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  • How do you define creativity in your field?

    Hamza Afzal Butt
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    Is it about thinking outside the box, or is it more about solving problems in unique ways?

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    Richard Reis
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    I think it's about solving problems, but there are 3 types of creativity. For example if your problem is "how do I go from point A to point B?", you use one of the 3 types of creativity: 1. Interpolation: You take an average of the data (e.g. "An average horse") 2. Extrapolation: You extend the boundaries of the data (e.g. "A fast horse") 3. Invention: Something new, but informed by the data (e.g. "A car - Which used to be called horseless carriage") All 3 solutions solve the problem, but they're creative in different ways. The same applies to any problem (e.g. interpolation phone = Nokia, extrapolation phone = Blackberry, invention phone = iPhone). I don't believe creativity means something totally unique created in a vacuum. It's all about taking existing data to solve a problem, and there are 3 different things you can do with that data.
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    For me its about making something that not just useful but also beautiful.
    Mark Curz
    Creativity is finding innovative ways to engage student and make learning exciting
    Aarav Pittman
    Creativity in tech is finding new ways to leverage existing tools to solve problems faster and more efficiently.
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    @aarav_pittman Nice!!! What technology are you working on?
    Saman Baloch
    In my field, creativity means pushing boundaries and experimenting with new ideas, even if they seem unconventional at first.
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    Mikkel Banner
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    Its about solving problems that haven't even been recognized yet.
    William Woods
    To me, creativity involves more than just being innovative. It’s about applying those innovations to address specific problems in a meaningful way .
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    Salvatore J. Friend
    I define creativity as the ability to see things from a different perspective. It’s about challenging the status quo and coming up with ideas that others might overlook.
    Milli Sen
    It's more like solving problems in unique ways. In tech space, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk.
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    Nick Zemlyanskiy
    The most amazing creator I know, Leonid Feygin, who works in branding, once told us that creativity is an ability to create new links between known objects. It's a really universal definition, I think.
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    @klauss_zee Yeah, Agreed
    Oke feranmi Glory
    I see creativity as the ability to approach challenges differently. It’s about combining existing ideas in ways that haven’t been tried before.
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    Ismaila Adamu
    For me, creativity is about finding unique solutions to everyday problems. It’s thinking outside the box and not being afraid to try something new.
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    Robert White
    In my field, creativity means generating unique ideas that solve problems in novel ways and inspire others.
    Gabriel Silas
    In my field, creativity is defined as finding innovative solutions that push boundaries and connect ideas in unexpected ways.
    Ethan Samuel
    In my experience creativity isn't just about breaking the mold it's about solving problems with a fresh perspective.
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    Daniel Smith
    I see creativity in my work as solving problems in unique and effective ways. Its not just about coming up with wild ideas, but about finding practical, yet innovative solutions that address the issues at hand. For me, creativity means blending originality with functionality.
    @daniel_smith29 Well said, Daniel, originality with practicality is great appraoch :)
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    Lanfranco Iwanaga
    Creativity in my field is about solving problems in unique ways, thinking outside the box, and continuously finding better methods.
    Shayan Ali Bakhsh | RoboDialog.com
    Well, creativity is always seen as breaking or thinking outside the box. But the problem is, you cannot think of things that you never saw. You always imagine things that you at least have an idea of, for example, you never saw a flying horse but you saw a bird and horse and you've combined them. So for me, it is solving problems in unique ways
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    Great point @shayan_ali_bakhsh creativity often stems from combining familiar concepts in new ways to solve problems uniquely. :)
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    Safina Seth
    I define creativity as the ability to see connections where others might not. It’s about bringing fresh perspectives to the table.
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    @safina_seth I love that creativity is all about finding those hidden connections and offering fresh perspectives. Great
    Harshil Patel
    Figma 🤣 (this is a joke and also the reality)
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