Creativity Is the Native State of the Human Mind

The provided source, an article by Greg Twemlow, argues that creativity is the innate state of the human mind, suggesting that the perceived decline in creativity is not due to a genuine loss but to systematic pressures from schooling and work environments that favour synchronous thinking over the mind's natural, asynchronous rhythm. Twemlow contends that this societal pressure forces people to internalise self-doubt, leading them to believe they are not creative. The author positions Artificial Intelligence (AI) not as a threat but as an ally in rediscovering this inherent creativity, particularly because AI's endless availability and patience can accommodate the slow, iterative process of natural thought. By using AI reflectively, individuals can overcome creative paralysis and explore nascent ideas without fear of judgment, ultimately leading to ethical and authentic transformation of their work. The piece concludes that AI simply holds the door open for people to reclaim their imagination by providing a non-judgmental space for exploration. Read the article.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).