[ScottBurson]

I agree it probably can't be taught, but I think it can be elicited and inspired -- and I'm quite certain it can be discouraged and often even suppressed.

If we want more creativity in the world, I think the first order of business is to stop embracing educational systems that punish it, or at the very least leave no time for it.

[wtn]

I don't know. I think more creativity gets crushed after people get out of school and go into jobs.