Dialogue on a subject about which society shows little interest: THE CREATIVE MIND

I’ve written many thousands of words on the creative impulse and creative force.

I considered several ways of approaching the subject this time, and settled on The Dialogue. In a corporate/government research lab, two scientists have a conversation:

You know, looking around at all this equipment, I have the sense that none of it interests me.

Lately, I’ve noticed you’re more somber than usual.

I keep drifting off into something much larger.

Meaning what?

A new way of producing electricity.

There is a new way?

I believe so.

Or you’re bored with our work and you’re just dreaming.

Possibly. But I don’t think so. I keep envisioning an entirely new lab.

What does it look like?

I don’t know. I’m just getting glimpses.

Sounds a little ridiculous.

I’m sure it’s completely ridiculous. That’s why I want to pursue it.

You lost me.

To do something new…contrasted against what we already know…the new thing WOULD appear absurd.