Spark Minds

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Welcome to Spark Minds! Every episode I explore a different facet of the concept of creativity - from what it actually means and how we have tried to measure it, to why it’s so important. In the 21st century, creativity is considered a key skill to survive the changes and challenges that the future will bring. It’s also a fun and enjoyable part of being alive! Tune in to discover how you can inject more of that creative spark in your life.

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The Dark Side of Creativity

Mar 7th, 2021 7:05 PM

On this podcast we love creativity and want to encourage it - but is there a dark side to creativity? In this episode we explore the basis for the “tortured genius” tropes, as well as what happens when someone uses their power of creativity for...not so good outcomes. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-10-the-dark-side-of-creativity

Book Club: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Jan 16th, 2021 10:59 PM

Starting the new year with something a little different - join Jess and I as we discuss the ideas shared in Austin Kleon's book "Steal Like an Artist" and share our personal takes and experiences with Austin's advice. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-9-book-club-steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon

Can Artificially Intelligent Robots Be Creative?

Nov 17th, 2020 10:59 PM

Do you fear our future robot overloads or do you welcome them? In this episode, Jess and I delve into what exactly do we mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what evidence is there for AI being creative? We cover different examples, as well as the limitations of AI's creative capabilities and what that might mean for the future of work for creative humans. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-8-can-ai-robots-be-creative

There's No Creativity Without Vulnerability

Oct 9th, 2020 7:53 PM

Sharing your ideas and creative work can be a scary process - ever felt like you were exposing the rawest most vulnerable parts of yourself for judgment and criticism? Today with Jess we talk about what it is about sharing our creative endeavours that can make it feel more vulnerable than sharing other kinds of work and how vulnerability is a critical component for true creativity. Show notes can be found here: Spark Minds Episode 7: There's No Creativity Without Vulnerability

Leadership and Creativity in the Workplace

Aug 25th, 2020 10:01 PM

Creativity in many workplaces is a desirable trait, but how do you go about creating a creative workplace? In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons why fostering creativity at work is a good for your business; as well as and the different ways to go about doing that. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-6-leadership-and-creativity-in-the-workplace

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