What will it mean, and what will it require, for humanity to carefully observe itself? In essence, soul-searching is required. As some readers might detect from their initial visceral response to the phrase “soul-searching,'” is that this topic is not currently a common topic of mainstream conversation. Observations of current global trends indicate that modifications and expansions of our approach to life are in order. As we proceed, and shift responsibility from others toward ourselves, we find places we have neglected to examine and new territories we need to explore.
The act of observing ourselves and then applying our observations as actionable steps are major topics to be explored. There are infinite ways of observing and more ways to apply these observations.
Humans, both collectively and as individuals face a challenging task. This task requires all the resources at our disposal and those we have yet to imagine. Most Importantly, humanity will need to be particularly creative. Current perspectives on creativity and personal introspection point toward directions creativity might take to meet the challenges facing our planet. This material does not an attempt to identify nor clarify all aspects of creativity, nor is it a thesis on the definitive nature of, nor the precise mechanisms of creative ideation.