Art

Human creative capacity has contributed significantly to the development of humanity. It is our ability to perceive possibilities and devise solutions that has taken us from a simple life on the savanna to existence within large, multifaceted societies. Our creativity has provided us with everything from musical instruments and clothing to navigation systems and aircraft. Despite the vital role creativity plays in our development, we devote surprisingly little time to fostering it in ourselves and our children. A group of European researchers is now calling for schools within the EU to dedicate more time to the development of creativity. Whether or not this will become a political issue remains to be seen.