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Stephen Downes

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This article begins as though it is some sort of reactionary criticism to the thesis that the measure of diversity in a society is also the measure of its creativity. The objection, though, could be summed up with the observation that diversity, while a necessary condition, is not a sufficient condition. And I agree. Creativity isn't something that emerges like a spark from an inert log; it is almost always the product of discipline, rigor and hard work. For this reason, it is unreasonable to say that "everyone is creative" - for while everyone may have the potential to be creative, much fewer are willing to slog it out in the trenches.

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