In Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs, creativity sits at the very top, within self-actualization.
The concept represents human beings desire to be the best versions of ourselves.
Throughout history, the creative class has helped both reflect on and drive society forward.
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This is particularly true during times of chaos.
But today, creativity is experiencing a renaissance.
Creativity is inherently human.
A renaissance represents a period of artistic expression, creativity and technological revolution.
A pandemic and new creative technology.
Do these conditions sound familiar?History tends to repeat itself.
Defining the modern Renaissance.
Today, we are experiencing transformational shifts in how we work and live.
New technology is also upending our society and bringingcreativityback to the forefront.
With these revolutions in the creative process, creativity is now the subject of conversations around the world.
So, how can we protect this important time, and each other?
Here are three steps we can take to ensure this moment becomes a true paradigm shift.
Take action to protect human creativity.
This was in focus during theSAG-AFTRAandWGA strikesin Hollywood last year.
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This doesnt need to be a bad thing, if AI tools and human creatives work together.
AI has the potential to reset the floor for creative work.
It can reduce time for routine design and production, and aid in discovery and inspiration for new art.
It can make good artists great, and great artists prolific.
Creativity is the intersection of shared human experience with individual, highly personal experiences only real people can provide.
As partners, human beings and technology can change the world.
Expand access to education and expertise.
With increased access to tools, more people can share more ideas in more places.
Yet, wheneveryone can be an influencer, the line blurs between expression and expertise.
The best creators know the rules before they break them.
Creative platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite offer their own education resources as well.
Place community at the center.
Throughout history, pockets of prolific creativity have emanated from special communities of like-minded creators.
People are motivated by the places they inhabit and by what their peers are creating.
People are born creative.
Todays fast-paced, technology-fueled environment is pointing us back to a way of thinking that is innately human.
