Author ORCID Identifier

Reiter-Palmon https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8259-4516

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-27-2021

Publication Title

Journal of Creativity

Volume

31

Abstract

In this paper, we address the relationship between the intelligence and creativity constructs, by providing equal-level definitions and a parsimonious description of context, allowing the identification of situations in which either one or the other construct prevails, as well as situations in which they overlap and collaborate. The description of context is performed by introducing the metaphor of the space-time continuum, crossing the dimensions of conceptual space S and available time span T, each one varying in continuity from extreme tightness to extreme looseness. The usefulness of the space-time continuum is not limited to the pure comparison between intelligence and creativity, but it can be extended to specific domains. We consider here design of education systems, management styles in business, and development of a creative identity and career. In each case, conceptual space S and available time T take on different and specific nuances, allowing for an in-depth analysis of situations as well as the design of novel approaches. Several paths for future research are highlighted.

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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Academy of Creativity.

This is an article published by Elsevier in the Journal of Creativity on October 27, 2021, available online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjoc.2021.100003

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