Technology and the ecosystem of creativity
This was originally the final paragraph of my essay for Bettery Magazine last month, and I’d thought I’d share it here and see what you all thought.
“I was thinking about the ecosystem of creativity the other day, that it’s like compost and water and sun. The compost of a creative project is the layer of sensory information and stories fertilizing imaginative growth. Watering it is giving it our attention, and sunlight is giving it space, backing off a little bit, inviting rather than forcing participation. How do we use technology to feed this ecosystem, to engage ourselves with the world around us, rather than using it to isolate and distract? When is it appropriate to sidestep technology, or at least the convenience and frictionlessness of the virtual world, so that we can continue to snag our lives on meaningful and pleasurable rituals? I would love to hear your ideas.”