What is the connection between creativity and entropy

[eranb2]

Hi

Is there any connection between creativity and level of order?


wikipedia - Creativity (or "creativeness") is a mental process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the creative mind between existing ideas or concepts.

so, will it create chaos - lower level of creativity?


thanks

 

[vanesch]

Mmm. I think that creativity is proportional to the entropy of one's desk (at least, I hope so - my desk is a mess...)
:tongue:

 

[astrokreng]

for your question. The concept of entropy, which is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system, has been linked to creativity in various ways. Some researchers have proposed that a certain level of disorder or randomness is necessary for creativity to occur, as it allows for the emergence of new and innovative ideas. However, too much disorder can also lead to chaos and hinder the creative process. Additionally, some studies have found a correlation between high levels of entropy in the brain and higher levels of creativity. This suggests that a certain level of disorder in the brain may be beneficial for creative thinking. Overall, the connection between creativity and entropy is complex and not fully understood, but it appears that a balance between order and disorder is important for fostering creativity.