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Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." In this episode, we take a closer look at where that 1 percent comes from.
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Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." In this episode, we take a closer look at where that 1 percent comes from.

Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." In this episode, we take a closer look at where that 1 percent comes from.
Nat Al-Tahhan for TED2012

Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." In this episode, we take a closer look at where that 1 percent comes from.

 

The Creative Process

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June 1, 2012

"Is it an original idea? Or is it something where you're literally a creative collagist? You're taking pieces of the world that you see around you and that are inside of you and put them together in a way that you see fit." — Abigail Washburn

How are we inspired? How do we get from an initial inkling of idea to a fully formed work of art? It's often challenging to describe the creative process. In this hour we'll hear from some TED speakers — a poet, a novelist and a singer/songwriter — who explore their craft and the daily challenge of nurturing creativity.

June 1, 2012

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