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    The document discusses the declining level of human creativity. There are three primary reasons for this: 1) The fast pace of modern life leaves little time for creative activities. 2) Technology encourages imitation over innovation. 3) Educational systems suppress creative thinking according to a study done by NASA in the 1960s. To address this issue, the document argues that society must rethink its relationship with technology and prioritize creativity in education and work.

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    My cause of concern is humanities dwindling amount of

    Creativity

    What makes a genius? Now, this might be a bit controversial, but I believe being a genius isn't as
    simple as being smart or having a high IQ. In my opinion the answer is much more complex than that.
    Although for the sake of shortness I thought we should simplify it into three major points.

    CURIOSITY (which is often, not mistakenly, associated with scientists and bright minded people), a great
    and rare natural ability(aka TALENT) or SKILL (especially in a particular area such as science or art) and
    finally CREATIVITY (the use of imagination or original ideas to create something, or in other words:
    inventiveness).

    Which brings us to my cause of concern in todays society this presentations topic: the gradual decrease
    of creativity in humans.

    One primary reason for this decline is the fast pace of life in the 21st century. We live in a world
    where busyness is often associated with productivity. Overloaded schedules, constant connectivity
    through the internet, and the information overload of todays world leave us with little time to explore
    new ideas and engage in creative activities.

    Secondly, the always present influence of technology, while offering lots of opportunities for creative
    expression, threatens originality. Social media and algorithm-driven systems often encourage imitation,
    suppressing unique and innovative ideas. In other words, we risk becoming consumers of content rather
    than creators of it.

    This decline in creativity isn't limited to artistic hobbies and interests; it also affects critical thinking and
    problem-solving. As a society, our ability to address complex, global challenges like climate change,
    healthcare, and social inequality depends on our capability of creative thinking.

    Moreover, as mentioned earlier, the shrinking level of human creativity greatly influences our societies
    inventiveness. There has been a study done in the 1960’s commissioned by NASA because they wanted
    to know how to hire more geniuses. They hired George Land and his team to figure out what makes a
    genius. They started with a group of 5yo and gave them a creativity test. Which they then repeated once
    the kids were 10yo and then again when they were 15 and entering adulthood. The results stated that
    98% of 5yo, 30% of 10yo, 12% of 15yo and 2% of adults were geniuses.
    What I found interesting in this study is that George Land attributed this decline in ingenuity to school,
    or more specifically, the suppressing of creative thinking in school.

    In conclusion, the weakening of human creativity is a big, and frankly overshadowed, concern. To
    address this issue, we must rethink our relationship with technology and reimagine creativity in our
    educational systems and workplaces.

    Only by recognizing the importance of preserving our creativeness can we hope to confront the
    challenges of the future and continue to grow as a society.

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