This is an excellent essay on creativity by UK blogger Adam Lent of RSA . It demonstrates why thought leadership around the concept of creativity is so important in our culture today. Please see link below to Adam’s blog.

http://www.rsablogs.org.uk/2014/adam-lent/creativity-important-reasons/

 

KEY POINTS

1. Creativity is good for us: it’s the best use of freedom

2. Creativity is more economically important than ever: modern capitalism thrives on it

3. Creativity is necessary: it is the only solution to long-term austerity

4. Creativity is under threat: it needs protecting