Air Quote by Rupert Sheldrake
“Creativity gives new forms, new patterns, new ideas, new art forms. And we don't know where creativity comes from. Is it inspired from above? Welling up from below? Picked up from the air? What? Creativity is a mystery wherever you encounter it...”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Science of Creativity, Rupert Sheldrake, 2015
Creativity is an elusive process that produces novel patterns and ideas, with unclear origins that may be internal or external.
In simple terms: Creativity produces new ideas, origins unknown.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and explore diverse inspirations.
Themes
creativity
innovation
unknown origins
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- research brainstorming
- problem solving
- product design
Key Concepts
psychology
emergence
complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources inspire your most original ideas?
- How can you cultivate environments that spark creativity?
A Different Perspective
The mystery may hinder systematic study of creative processes.
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