Creativity is an important and consistently under-valued characteristic in society, deemed a superfluous virtue with no applicability in ‘the real world.’ I, and many others, see creativity as a characteristic that should be nurtured, as it is the main thing that pushes our society forward. Creativity is at the heart of innovation, and is not only seen through artistic human expression such as visual art, dance, and music but also through science and technology. We can use creativity to combine the knowledge of different fields – something I attempt to do with environmental studies and design in communicating with people. Indeed, through creativity we will make viable solutions to the global problems we face as a society.
Here’s a little dose of creativity I got to express when working with a few creative individuals with Dal’s Office of Sustainability 🙂
Here’s a must-watch talk by Sir Ken Robinson on the importance of nurturing creativity in schools
One Human in the World 