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What works for one may not work for others. There have been just as many (if not more) 'ah-ha' moments while interacting with others as in isolation. I've also
by hsmyers 15y ago
What works for one may not work for others. There have been just as many (if not more) 'ah-ha' moments while interacting with others as in isolation. I've also noticed that creativity can create it's own isolation. World tends to go away while on a real creativity bender. Again different strokes etc.
- jamesrcole 15y agoThe really "ground breaking" developments may require greater isolation. I'd guess that this pattern is there in the historical details, though I don't know the relevant history well enough. (i don't just mean individuals in isolation, but also where groups can exist in a degree of isolation from others).
- re_todd 15y agoYeah, at first I agreed with the article, but then I realized I've had many creative moments while interacting with peers. Maybe when I reach a "writer's block" like coding moment, I then feed of the interaction with others. But only if "others" are firm friendly and encouraging. If I'm working with someone who takes a perverse joy in shooting everyone's ideas down, then all my creativity grinds to a halt until I get away from that person.