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Re:My Roommate's a Genius by dshefchik on Tuesday December 03, 2013 @01:29AM (#6838961)
I think the problem is that it is unlearned too easily. Being forced to modify your thinking to succeed in school or the workforce is what stifles this kind of creativity. I feel like I used to have gifts like that, but somehow lost it along the way
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Re:My Roommate's a Genius by jroseattle on Tuesday December 03, 2013 @01:59AM (#6839046)
Great point. We constantly challenge him to find solutions from things that aren't obvious, pushing him to be resourceful.

You're right about the environment. Creativity often isn't well-aligned with traditional learning patterns.

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