Creativity's Edge

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, reshaping industries, and altering the way we live and work. For younger generations, this shift presents both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. As AI continues to evolve, the roles it cannot replace are becoming increasingly clear. According to the World Economic Forum, the jobs that will remain irreplaceable by AI fall into two critical categories: creativity and care-based services. These are areas where human intuition, empathy, and innovative thinking are essential-yet, disturbingly, these skills are not a primary focus in most of our current educational systems.

If the purpose of education is to prepare students for the future, and that future now demands skills in creativity, critical thinking, and care, then it's evident that our current system is falling short. This is where Susan Riley's book, Creativity's Edge: Unleashing Humanity's Greatest Advantage in the Age of AI, becomes an essential read. Riley delves into the importance of fostering creative thinking in the new era of artificial intelligence, arguing that creativity is not just a beneficial skill but a crucial one for thriving in an AI-driven world.

Timely and profoundly relevant, this book speaks directly to K-12 educators, parents, university professors, and those involved in adult training and professional development. However, its appeal extends beyond these groups, offering insights valuable to a broad general readership as well. CREATIVITY'S EDGE is more than just a guide; it's a journey into the transformative power of creativity. Riley not only highlights the necessity of enhancing creativity within our educational systems but also offers actionable steps to shift the current mindset within learning communities.

The book provides specific practices to build creative thinking skills and includes tools to measure growth in applying these creative approaches. By adopting the strategies outlined in Creativity's Edge, educators and leaders can fundamentally change how we support innovative thinking and practices, both in education and in broader societal contexts.