The state of creativity in the 21st century

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It feels like we’re in the midst of some interesting times for humankind. It’s a time of change. A time of transition towards systems that perform better, easier, and more efficiently.

Now, even though the requirement remains the same, the practice has drastically changed. Being creative is no longer an inside-out hunch, rather an outside-in continuous process that relies on flexibility, collective confidence, and empathy.

Source: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2017/07/03/emotionally-competent-teens-have-brains-that-fire-in-tune-with-their-parents-brains/
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1. Harnessing flexibility is a prerequisite

2. Seeking collective confidence and collaboration

It’s like karaoke confidence which depends on absence of fear of failure and judgement, but also does not necessarily require native singing ability or success.

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Fear of failure and fear of judgment might be the two biggest enemies standing in the way of group creativity.

3. Having empathy is the key

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Christian AlMurr

Product designer, design instructor, entrepreneur | On a journey to understand what makes us tick.