Jootsing: The Key to Creativity

(Summary via Kagi)

Creativity involves understanding a system deeply, then “jootsing” - jumping out of that system by subverting its rules in a surprising way. Limitations and constraints give us a starting point and shape to work against, fueling creativity. Understanding a system first provides a basis to build upon and makes it possible to come up with something more interesting. To foster creativity in others, we must permit exploration of ideas, even those that fail, and allow mistakes which often lead to discoveries. Giving ourselves space to experiment without an agenda allows us to have our most creative ideas.