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The Power of Creativity:

How Thinking Outside the Box and Generating Novel Ideas Can Shape Society
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The Power of Creativity:


How Thinking Outside the Box and Generating Novel Ideas Can Shape Society

Creativity is a complex concept that has been defined in various ways. According to

Csikszentmihalyi (1996), creativity is the ability to produce something that is both novel and

useful. On the other hand, Amabile (1996) defines creativity as the production of novel and

appropriate ideas or solutions to problems. Creativity is an essential component of human life

that has been instrumental in shaping various aspects of our society, including art, science,

technology, and business.

One of the most important aspects of creativity is the ability to think outside the box. This

means that creative individuals are able to approach problems and challenges in new and

unconventional ways. They are not afraid to take risks, experiment, and try new things. In fact,

research has shown that creative individuals are more willing to take risks than non-creative

individuals (Silvia, 2010).

Another important aspect of creativity is the ability to generate novel ideas. This requires

a degree of divergent thinking, which involves the ability to come up with multiple solutions to a

problem. Research has shown that individuals who are highly creative tend to exhibit high levels

of divergent thinking (Runco & Jaeger, 2012).

Creativity is also closely linked to innovation. Innovation involves the implementation of

creative ideas to produce something new or improved. It is through innovation that society is

able to make progress and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Creative individuals are

often at the forefront of innovation, coming up with new and daring ideas that challenge the

status quo.
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There are many factors that can influence creativity, including genetics, environment, and

education. For example, research has shown that certain personality traits, such as openness to

experience, are strongly correlated with creativity (Feist, 1998). Additionally, exposure to

diverse experiences and cultures can also enhance creativity (Maddux & Galinsky, 2009).

In conclusion, creativity is an essential component of human life that has been

instrumental in shaping various aspects of our society. It involves the ability to think outside the

box, generate novel ideas, and implement those ideas through innovation. Creativity is

influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, and education. By nurturing

and cultivating creativity, we can continue to make progress and improve the quality of life for

all.
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References:

Amabile, T. M. (1996). Creativity in context: Update to the social psychology of creativity

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Creativity/Amabile/p/book/9780813330341

Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1996). Creativity: Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention.

https://digitalauthorshipuri.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/csikszentmihalyi-chapter-flow

and-creativity.pdf

Feist, G. J. (1998). A meta-analysis of personality in scientific and artistic creativity.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8084569_A_Meta

Analysis_of_Personality_in_Scientific_and_Artistic_Creativity.

Maddux, W. W., & Galinsky, A. D. (2009). Cultural borders and mental barriers: The

relationship between living abroad and creativity. Journal of Personality and Social

Psychology.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24309950_Cultural_Borders_and

Mental_Barriers_The_Relationship_Between_Living_Abroad_and_Creativity

Runco, M. A., & Jaeger, G. J. (2012). The standard definition of creativity. Creativity Research

Journal.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/

254301596_The_Standard_Definition_of_Creativity

Silvia, P. J. (2010). Confusion and interest: The role of knowledge emotions in aesthetic

experience. https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/P_Silvia_Confusion_in%20press.pdf

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