Earlier today I was told that my talents lie in my creative skills. I am apparently am creative in all aspects of the term. On hearing this I felt quite proud. Talent and skills were never words my teachers seemed to forward my way when I was at school. So anyway my day started with a huge smile plastered across my face. However, every bubble has to burst and mine did when I stumbled across Erik Zeeman!
No Erik Zeeman is not my nemesis (not yet that is) and I've never met him in person as to be honest I've no idea if he's alive or dead (sorry Erik). So what am I waffling on about you're wondering? I will tell you.
'Technical skill is mastery of complexity while creativity is mastery of simplicity.'
— Erik Christopher Zeeman
If you've read my earlier posts then you'll know that maths is not a strong point of mine and maybe my interpretation of the above is a prime example of 1+1=3 but even so. If creativity is a mastery of simplicity, am I simple? Are 'technical' minded people better than the 'creative' minded. Just because Mr. Zeeman is a bloody mathematician, does he need to make that asumption. I am guessing he's created some theory to explain the above and given 'creative' people some equation or symbol. Actually, with regard to his theories, he is apparently known for the 'Catastrophe theory' (I don't really care or want to know what the hell that is about) but I will tell you my own thoughts.
I reckon the above quote must be linked to the catastrophe theory 'cus yeah I've prob catastrophised the whole thing, but I've gone from having talent to being simple in seconds - so a bloody catastrophe. Anyway, slightly peed, I went off to make a coffee. Mr. Zeeman was at that point close to becoming my nemesis - I needed to chill.
I went into autopilot with my coffee machine (a Barista would be so proud) and then lovingly formed a pattern on top with the vast amount of toppings and sprinkles I have. Then I realised - the simple act of making my coffee was both a technical skill (operating the coffee machine) and a creative skill (decorating the coffee). With a smile on my face, I slumped myself on the sofa, and bellowed:
'I am a master of complexity and simplicity'. Okay my skills and talents may never make me well-known and famous but who cares, I can make coffee - and it's a pretty good cup too:).
So Mr. Zeeman - next time you decide to put your name to something you've said and call it a quote, remember the effect they may have, but know also that this multi-talented girl won't let you shoot her down !!!!!!!!!!!! 'cus the best things in life are 'simple' and 'true' - and I am the best;)
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