Abstract Quote by Ken Robinson
“We think about the world in all ways we experience it ; we think visually, we think in sign, we think kinesthetically, we think in abstract term, we think in movement. Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “Changing Education Paradigms”, 2006
Our perception of the world is shaped by multiple sensory and cognitive modes, and creativity emerges when we generate valuable, original ideas.
In simple terms: Creativity comes from using many ways to think and making useful new ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse thinking to boost creativity.
Themes
creativity
perception
multimodal thinking
innovation
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education design
- product development
- artistic practice
- problem solving
Key Concepts
cognitive diversity
originality
value creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate different sensory inputs into your creative process?
- What makes an idea valuable versus merely novel?
A Different Perspective
Creativity also requires discipline and feedback, not just free association.
