When can constraint be a good thing?
And why should we learn to trust, in order to maximise creativity?
Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist, author and public speaker. Malcolm’s enquiring mind and capacity to communicate complex ideas very clearly has made him a best-seller across many book titles.
In this sequence of mini-Sparks, Malcolm considers the beauty of constraint, the role of story in ideas and how trust and creativity are intrinsically linked.
Disclaimer:
This Spark has been created using clips recorded online during the pandemic - so the sound quality varies in places, but this shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying the material.
Presentation by: Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm’s Books: Malcolm Gladwell – Home | Malcolm Gladwell (gladwellbooks.com)
Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM).
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