Stephen Joy - Innovation Motivation The Eccentric Creator

Stephen Joy, a psychology professor, discusses the relationship between creativity and eccentricity, exploring the ancient idea that genius is linked to madness. He examines how creativity can exist despite the reinforcement of learned behaviors, proposing the need to be different and innovation expectancy as key factors. Joy highlights the challenge of balancing the development of expertise with the need for creative innovation.

Discuss the implications of the statement that creativity is linked with madness.

How does the need to be different influence a person's creativity according to the speaker?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for someone to be creative while also mastering a skill?