Artistry
- Stopping at an "interesting place": Hemingway advised to stop "when you’re still going good and you come to an interesting place and you know what’s going to happen next." This creates a "self-made cliffhanger," similar to a TV show that makes you want to return to see what happens next.
- Easing the return to work: By stopping when the next steps a
Recall
Creators are thinking about AI the wrong way.
Most creators are attracted to AI because they can use it to emulate the work of creators who have more resources.
Finally – an equalizer!
When that becomes true, when you CAN emulate the work of bigger creators, those creators will just adapt.
They will innovate and create content that once again c... See more
In real life, creativity doesn't usually happen while you're sitting alone at a desk. In fact, distractions and working with other people are critical ingredients.
Andy Stefanovich • Look at More: A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change
Great ideas come from unexpected but meaningful connections
Rhea Purohit • A Science-based Guide to Thinking Creatively—With LLMs
Finding creative inspiration has always mattered, but lately, it feels more important than ever. As AI takes on routine, repetitive tasks, what stands out isn’t execution—it’s originality.
Rhea Purohit • A Science-based Guide to Thinking Creatively—With LLMs
Knowledge work rarely follows linear patterns. Our most valuable contributions often come from reflection, seemingly "unproductive" conversations, exploration of dead ends, and invisible mental processing.
Katie Parrott • AI Phobia Is Just Fear That ‘Easier’ Equals ‘Cheating’
for creative information, what you need is tools that encourage connections, facilitate serendipity, and support non-linear thinking.
Sari Azout • The End of Productivity
"Creativity is the focused combination of unlikely things. Your mind locks onto a certain element and then searches widely for something unexpected that fits with it. What can scuba diving teach you about agriculture? What can trees teach you about public speaking? There is always some connective tissue between disciplines. If you wish to be more c... See more
3-2-1: The secret to creativity, how our challenges shape us, and the value of bad workouts
As generative AI gets better at producing content, it’s important to remember that creativity is about far more than the outcome. The striking and wondrous thing about creativity is its mysterious seeds of origin.