Distances and Diversity: Sources for Social Creativity
The power of the un-aided, individual mind is highly overrated: The Renaissance scholar no longer exists. Although creative individuals are often thought of as working in isolation, the role of interaction and collaboration with other individuals is critical to creativity. Creative activity grows out of the relationship between individuals and their work, and from the interactions between an individual and other human beings. Because complex problems require more knowledge than any single person possesses, it is necessary that all involved stakeholders participate, communicate, collaborate, and learn from each other. Distances (across spatial, temporal, and technological dimensions) and diversity (bringing stakeholders together from different cultures) are important sources for social creativity. This paper describes conceptual frameworks and socio-technical environments in which social creativity can come alive.
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Written by Giorgio Bertini
24/07/2012 at 12:30
Posted in Complex problems, Complexity, Creativity, Distance, Diversity, Social creativity
Tagged with complexity, creativity, distance, diversity, social creativity
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I do think the requirement might be about being curious and willing to find out creative, innovative and durable solutions to different problems! Or let us say “knowledge” in a new shape – new concepts! But indeed very interesting shares! So enjoying being around and sharing what and when ever!
anazine
24/07/2012 at 13:50
[...] The power of the un-aided, individual mind is highly overrated: The Renaissance scholar no longer exists. Although creative individuals are often thought of as working in isolation, the role of interaction and collaboration with other individuals is critical to creativity. Creative activity grows out of the relationship between individuals and their work, and from the interactions between an individual and other human beings. Because complex problems require more knowledge than any single person possesses, it is necessary that all involved stakeholders participate, communicate, collaborate, and learn from each other. Distances (across spatial, temporal, and technological dimensions) and diversity (bringing stakeholders together from different cultures) are important sources for social creativity. This paper describes conceptual frameworks and socio-technical environments in which social creativity can come alive. [...]
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24/07/2012 at 13:54