The Creative Person Practice and Passion
Episode 1 of The Creative Thinker's Toolkit
What, exactly, is creativity? Take a closer look at what makes a creative person in this introductory lecture that explores ancient ideas about creativity (including the muses of the ancient Greeks); debunks common myths about the sources of creativity; and examines how play, passion, practice, and purpose can enhance your own creative thinking.
Running Time
34 mins
Year
2013
Kanopy ID
1518013
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Comments (7)
This was definitely an interesting introduction video, and I am curious to see what else there is to learn in the accompanying videos.
Wow...great presentation and ideas.
Well presented and good exhortation to effect change somewhere even just within yourself.
Thanks for your time, great lecture, great examples, good verbal pace..
help, i was watching the creative person, very interesting, the instructor keep saying course, ok, what are the other classes in the this 'course'? thanks
Glad you enjoyed the class! You can find the remainder of the course by searching for "The Creative Thinker's Toolkit".
Lesson 2: Lateral Thinking Is a Survival Skill