How does radical creativity shape the world?
Welcome to the 5th chapter of this course, ‘Impact’. In this chapter, we highlight how radical creativity positively transforms not only our individual lives but also broader societal structures, crucial for addressing contemporary challenges.
We discuss past and present examples of radical creativity that have made systemic impacts, driven paradigm shifts, and fostered novelty and innovation across various fields such as economics, technology, research, arts, and sciences. You will envision your involvement in projects capable of sustainably transforming our society.
After completing this chapter, you will be able to distinguish the power of radical creativity in shaping the world through systems view, novelty, and innovations. Here are the detailed learning outcomes for this chapter:
- Identify drivers for systemic impact in creative projects.
- Explain the components of a knowledge domain’s paradigm and the cycles through which it’s replaced by a new paradigm with greater explanatory power.
- Assess how to connect with your innate creativity to identify opportunities that will shape future solutions for current sustainable development goals.
- Examine how to foster societal transformation through creative or educational initiatives.
- Compare how incremental, disruptive, and radical innovations contribute to societies, mainly looking at economic value, and impact consumers’ daily lives, while also distinguishing radical creativity from innovation.
This fifth chapter, ‘Impact’, contains this chapter introduction, as well as five sub-chapters. Completion requirements include finishing the tasks to this chapter introduction as well as to a minimum of 3 sub-chapters.
We will start this chapter with a short teaser video “Impact of Radical Creativity” where you can familiarize yourself with the general topic and set a personal learning goal.
Introduction film • 4:30 minutes
Impact of Radical Creativity
Watch the video to grasp chapter themes via impactful examples of radical creativity’s innovation. Reflect on its positive impact and potential for tackling unresolved, significant issues through inventive solutions. Get ready to delve into the power and influence of radical creativity!
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5. Impact
In this chapter, we explore how radical creativity impacts our lives, both individually and as a society, by bringing about significant changes for the better.
5.1 Systemic impact
You’ll learn about systemic impact and the key players involved in driving radical creative outcomes.
5.2 Paradigm shifting
You’ll explore how new knowledge shapes policies and societies, including examples of paradigm shifts in economic theories in time.
5.3 Future coming into being
You’ll understand personal and collective transformation as the foundation for creating a sustainable future, reflecting on five inner skills of creativity.
5.4 Changing the world for better
You’ll gain insights into various future scenarios while learning foresight methodologies and how creative practices support transformative futures.
5.5 Novelty and innovation
You’ll examine incremental, disruptive, and radical innovation, understanding the distinctions between radical creativity and innovation. You will also learn how interorganizational approach drives creativity.