Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Lesson 2 _ Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention

"Novelty aren't creativity but novelty can lead to creativity; and innovation lead to invention."

Novelty >> 

Novelty (derived from Latin word novus for "new") is the quality of being new. Although it may be said to have an objective dimension (e.g. a new style of art coming into being, such as abstract art or impressionism) it essentially exists in the subjective perceptions of individuals.
It also refers to something novel; that which is striking, original or unusual. The term can have pejorative sense and refer to a mere innovation.



Creativity >> 

creative person is a person who generate new ideas. A creative process is how these new ideas, solutions, and inventions produced. Creativity involves the translation of our unique gifts, talents, and vision into an external reality that is new and useful. It takes place unavoidably inside our own personal, social, and cultural boundaries.

The picture above shows that the creativity of the Japanese. They invented this butter stick. When you are racing against time, this butter stick will come handy. You do not have to use a butter knife and you can bring the butter stick with you because it is compact.

Creativity appears to be utilized in varying degrees by different people with different culture and backgrounds.



Innovation >> 

Innovation comes from the Latin innovātus which means to renew. Innovation can therefore be seen as the process that renews something that exists and not, as is commonly assumed, the introduction of something new.



Invention >> 

An invention is a new composition, device, or process. An invention may be derived from a pre-existing model or idea, or it could be independently conceived in which case it may be a radical breakthrough. In addition, there is cultural invention, which is an innovative set of useful social behaviors adopted by people and passed on to others.Inventions often extend the boundaries of human knowledge or experience. An invention that is novel and not obvious to others skilled in the same field may be able to obtain the legal protection of a patent.






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