…Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) all the courses I’m enrolled in demand the former.
The irony of taking courses that demand creativity can be found in the course readings. In the last month and a half I have come to own a bookshelf full of creativity “dos and don’t” and am studying “where good ideas come from”. I am being taught how to be innovative and encouraged to think outside the box within the confines of a classroom.
Authors are instructing me on how to be creative; to work hard so good ideas can form within my mind, and to not think about thinking about being creative.
Hold on.
I am forced to read books that argue against forcing creativity so that I can become more creative. C’est la vie.
In a world that is becoming more instant, I’d still like to embrace and argue for what I think the authors of my textbooks are trying to communicate:
If you are constantly distracted your mind won’t have a chance to communicate any good ideas to you. Take some time to relax and be unproductive; you might have something to say to yourself.
Shel Silverstein's Homework Machine
Ooh I knew that was Shel Silverstein!
ReplyDeleteThe irony of learning... you can't be taught creativity. But they may try. I agree with your statement, though--sometimes all hands off and a mind allowed to roam free makes all the magic