I found an interesting piece on Creativity at the Students2oh site. It seems that we may have more square pegs than we realized. The article is at http://students2oh.org/2008/08/07/think-different/ and argues in favor of encouraging that which is different rather than demanding that which conforms.
I agree in most respects, but I remain of the opinion that true talent and creativity not only rises above the structure of the normal, but uses the static nature of our institutions as a catalyst for innovation. The piece also fails to mention the inherent potential for frustration contained in a program of imposed creativity.
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jmerccc
// Dec 10, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’m with you there. I believe you need to know how to play by the rules, and then learn to go above and beyond the normal structure for personal satisfaction.
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