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“A second component of creativity is utility, very broadly defined. For example, it is possible to conceive of something novel—such as a car without wheels—that has no creative value at all. The concept of utility must be broadly defined, however, because creativity in the arts is not always obviously useful. Its utility resides primarily in its ability to evoke resonant emotions in others, to inspire, or to create a sense of awe at what the human mind/brain can achieve. A final component of creativity is that it must lead to a product of some kind. That”

Nancy C. Andreasen, The Creating Brain: The Neuroscience of Genius
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The Creating Brain: The Neuroscience of Genius The Creating Brain: The Neuroscience of Genius by Nancy C. Andreasen
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