Creativity resists the control of conventional thinking. At times it may appear as madness. Places where conformity is the norm cause us to lose touch with the creative impulses within our brains, and subsequently innovation is lost. Networked creativity frees us from the constraints of such places, unleashing the potential of our group brain.
These days creativity is thought to be a competitive asset, helping us to adapt and thrive. To nurture creativity, we must kick aside those mental blocks that keep us comfortably numb and entice our brains to explore new territories. We must open our minds to the vastness of social networks where anything is possible.
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