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Explore the foundations of creativity and imagination through this comprehensive course that guides you through rediscovering and strengthening your creative abilities. Learn from instructors Charlie Jane Anders and Wanuri Kahiu as they take you on a journey from understanding childhood creativity to developing practical skills for nurturing imagination in daily life. Examine the role of failure as a creative catalyst, discover how to cultivate inspiration and curiosity, and develop research techniques that fuel creative thinking. Practice incorporating playfulness into your routine while learning to achieve flow states and maintain presence in your creative work. Investigate the connection between utopian thinking and hope as drivers of imagination, ultimately understanding how imagination can transform both personal expression and broader perspectives. Engage with hands-on exercises designed to expand your self-perception, increase mental flexibility, and bring joy back into the creative process through experimentation with various forms of self-expression.
