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Explore the power of bisociative thinking in art, scientific discovery, and comedy. From Abstract Expressionism to Epiphany moments, uncover the secrets of creativity through contrasting perspectives. Discover the brilliance of Salvador Dali's art, electric engines, and ridiculous humor that sparks innovative ideas. Let your mind wander between Camille Saint-Saëns' music and Ludicrous scenarios to cultivate divergent thinking. Embrace the essence of creativity through a variety of styles and influences.
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CREATIVITYNOTE: All creativity requires Bisociative Thinking or Double Vision. by Don L. F. Nilsen and Alleen Pace Nilsen
Creative Christmas Dinner: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=niegc7QcilM
Four undocumented Mexican students from Carl Hayden Community High School… …used creativity to defeat major research universities to receive 1st place in a robotics competition. Their robot had to successfully perform five different tasks. The competition was in a swimming pool at the University of California at Long Beach. The students at M.I.T. received 2nd place in this same competition.
Carrot Clarinet: http://www.youtube.com/embed/BISrGwN-yH4
Creative Honda Ad: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Dxy4n0UT82o?rel=0
TYPE I: ARTISTIC ORIGINALITY AH! ___________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DESCRIPTIONS Abstract Expressionism Cubism Dada Expressionism Impressionism (Puntalism) Realism Surrealism
EXAMPLES Camille Saint Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” Ferde Grofé’s “On the Trail” from “Grand Canyon Suite” Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” Salvador Dali’s art Pablo Picasso’s art Gertrude Stein’s writing Jackson Pollock’s art
TYPE II: SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AH HA! _______________ \________ _______________/
DESCRIPTIONS Bisociative Click Epiphany Eureka Cry “Das aha erlebnis”
EXAMPLES 1 Discovering the Relationships Between: Tides The Moon Lodestones North Pole Amber Magnets
EXAMPLES 2 And Inventing: Electricity, Electromagnetic Engines Etc.
TYPE III: COMIC INSPIRATION HA HA! ____________ !*_____________ ____________i*
DESCRIPTIONS Incongruous Incompatible Ironic Ludicrous Paradoxical Ridiculous Satiric
EXAMPLES Anachronisms in Science Fiction Othello with the hiccups Chess player who gives his opponent a double martini Fulton’s Folly (Steamboat)
SOME FINAL THOUGHTS CONTRAST: Convergent thinking with Divergent thinking. FINAL QUOTE: “When everyone is thinking the same, then noone is thinking.” Child’s Play: An example of divergent thinking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvw469GJ4y0
References: Koestler, Arthur. The Act of Creation. New York, NY: Dell, 1946.