Sharing what I have learned from what I have read: A blog by Joe Abittan
Continuing with the idea of priming, Richard Wiseman in his book 59 Seconds researches the work of Jens Forster from the International University Bremen in Germany. Forster asked people to participate in simple creativity exercises in environments that were specifically controlled and measured. Forster began with an activity to mentally prime individuals by asking them to … Continue reading Priming and Creativity
The last section of William Vollmann’s letter in James Harmon’s book, Take My Advice, which I highlighted is a section on creation. The short piece of advice reads, “Anyone can be an artist of sorts. At the very least, trying to create something beautiful will help you see beauty in other created things, and that will … Continue reading The Beauty of Creation
Bruce Benderson talks about living a full life, even if others are critical of the way you live, in his letter to James Harmon for Harmon’s book, Take My Advice. The quote from Benderson that I highlighted is, “Art is the radical decision to enjoy yourself at all cost.” When I reflect on this quote … Continue reading Art