“#33 - Creativity Is Your Birthright: Why We Are All Born Creative Geniuses“
In this episode, I dive into a personal and passionate topic of mine: creativity as a birthright. I start by sharing my recent experiences with the intense development of the lumii app, which has shifted my focus slightly away from the podcast. The core message of this episode is about the innate creative potential within each of us, often suppressed by conventional schooling and societal norms. I introduce "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin, a book that struck a chord with me, shedding light on understanding and reclaiming our natural creative instincts. Each chapter is a revelation, inspiring us to embrace our inherent ability to create and innovate.I also reflect on my personal journey, from embarking on a PhD to creating a creative storytelling card game. This part of my story emphasizes the importance of divergent thinking and how traditional education systems often hinder this natural inclination. I discuss a NASA study on creativity, which shows a worrying decline in creative genius from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the negative impact of rigid educational systems.A clip from Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk further emphasizes this issue. He discusses how the fear of being wrong inhibits creative expression and how education often 'educates out' our natural creative capacities. I passionately argue that we need to redefine what it means to be an artist, broadening the term to include all forms of creative expression, whether it's in software engineering, surgery, or any other field.I encourage you, to embrace your inner creative genius, no matter your profession. The most important thing is the joy found in creation and the importance of loving what you do. This episode is not just a discussion on creativity but a personal invitation from me to you, urging you to break free from societal constraints and rediscover the creative genius you were born to be.Resources:* Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/12/09/how-to-unleash-your-creative-genius-at-work/* Ted Talk: https://twentyonetoys.com/blogs/teaching-21st-century-skills/ken-robinson-at-ted* Article: https://yourstory.com/2023/10/nasa-study-creative-genius-educational-impact* Book: The Creative Act: A Way Of Being This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.howtounreasonable.com