Creativity And The Scientific Process
Eureka stories happen when decades of work get compressed into one inspirational moment.
The stories of Newton and Archimedes point to the need to quiet the mind and be contemplative. The falling apple and gravity, and overflowing bathtub and specific gravity show us that creativity needs space. Creative ideas often occur when scientists allow themselves to play.
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