5. Giving Ideas Away to Make Room for New Ones
One idea that resonated with attendees was something I learned from Marvin Minsky— that the purpose of having an idea is to give it away. Many of us hold onto ideas tightly, but there’s freedom in sharing and knowing that, as hybrids, we can always find another spark. Each idea we put out there has the... See more
One idea that resonated with attendees was something I learned from Marvin Minsky— that the purpose of having an idea is to give it away. Many of us hold onto ideas tightly, but there’s freedom in sharing and knowing that, as hybrids, we can always find another spark. Each idea we put out there has the... See more
John Maeda • Embracing the Hybrid Path: Reflections on Creativity, Career, and Resilience
- Borrow ideas shamelessly. A blog post, a doodle, a conversation—treat them as creative ingredients.
- Add your perspective. What’s your unique take? How can you connect this idea to something else?
- Keep a swipe file. This could be a digital folder, a notebook, or even a Pinterest board filled with things that inspire you.
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Produce more consume less. / Have original thoughts vs just take in media 23/24 hours / how do you know which thoughts are your own /