#Fresh Perspective

Turning the Familiar Strange, Finding Fresh Insight

At the outset, Lu Xun’s invitation is less a slogan than a method: take what everyone thinks they know and tilt it until it pricks the skin. Russian Formalist Viktor Shklovsky called this defamiliarization, arguing in 'A...

Thinking Newly About What Everyone Sees

Schopenhauer’s aphorism reframes creativity: the frontier is not hidden objects but hidden interpretations. The world is saturated with shared sights—streets, tools, skies—yet their meanings remain pliable.

Creative Imagination: The Catalyst for New Perspectives

Einstein’s quote underscores that raising new questions is fundamental to intellectual progress. By challenging the status quo and asking unconventional questions, we sow the seeds of discovery.

To Think Creatively, We Must Look Afresh at What We Normally Take for Granted - George Kneller

This quote highlights that creativity comes from changing our perspective and questioning assumptions. By looking at familiar things with fresh eyes, we can discover new ideas and insights.