Once we've expanded the "in-between" space in our schedules in order to be more creative, how can we best leverage the brain's natural creative capacities? In this session, we'll explore several counter-intuitive and potentially subversive methods for fomenting creative productivity.
Text of Bored But Never Boring - Media Evolution: The Conference 2013
Bored but never being boring http://www.flickr.com/photos/vmcamposjr/3630714365/ Denise R. Jacobs Media Evolution: The Conference Malm, Sweden 21 August 2013 Boredom, creativity, power, disruption, and lies
I am @denisejacobs Were at #theconf @mediaev #mediaev And Im talking about #boredcreativity OMG, @twitter is so #boring
Hyperconnectivity gives us the perception of getting more done, it makes us feel like we're doing more, because we're using every free moment of every waking hour. - Jonathan Fields
Afraid? Photo: Denise Jacobs
Were powerful http://www.flickr.com/photos/89927155@N00/2144275209/
When you are playful, you are activating the right side of your brain. The logical brain is a limited brain. The right side is unlimited. You can (do and ) be anything you want. - Madan Kataria, The Laughter Guru
Instead of this http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielsilliman/4489863368/
From the mind of a 4yo Photo courtesy of Laura Bohill (@LauRARbee)
Imaginary friends
Sometimes dabbling in mysticism can be a fun way to understand and solve a problem. - Carl King, So Youre a Creative Genius, Now What? Helpful delusion
The three original muses: Mneme - memory Melete practice or occasion Aoide voice Muses were thought to be the true speakers for whom an artist is merely the mouthpiece. Muses inspire people to do their best. Muses
The goal http://www.flickr.com/photos/opensourceway/6005503875/
Embrace the space in-between http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdoublew/2663137942/
Thank you http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/4759535970/
Articles for further reading (mine) netmagazine.com/features/ four-secrets-enhancing-creative- productivity alistapart.com/articles/ reigniting-your-creative-spark/ alistapart.com/articles/ banishing-your-inner-critic/
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