Rutterman · 46-50, M
Unlimited creativity. I think I'd be happier and more fulfilled.
hunkalove · 70-79, M
How's about unlimited pizza?
Waveney · M
Unlimited knowledge, because then I would know how to be creative!
Alyosha · 36-40, M
Knowledge.
UndeadSona · F
knowledge
Magenta · F
Creativity.
Just having knowledge is a bit pointless unless you can actively, smartly use it. Sometimes knowledge is a bit worthless.
Just having knowledge is a bit pointless unless you can actively, smartly use it. Sometimes knowledge is a bit worthless.
SnickersDOM · M
In either case it depends on whether you have agency to use either one.
I will assume this kind of question presupposes the existence of that agency.
So I will say knowledge.
It's worth noting also, particularly in problem solving scenarios, especially of the life or death variety, that knowledge is more likely to save you. You might make extremely creative attempts at solutions, but if they're not rooted in anything applicable to the situation, especially in time-sensitive constraints, the creativity may ultimately be for naught.
It's no insult to creavity at all, creativity is awesome, the arts are aweome for example. But realistcally speaking, people with STEM backgrounds are more likely to solve the climate crisis (as just one existential example) than people only having fine arts knowledge. One can actually save you, while the other can make life more enjoyable when there is no impending crisis robbing you of time to enjoy.
For the rare unicorns who have creativity, intelligence, and knowledge in domains applicable to major problems, and crucially, the agency to actually work on solving the problem (e.g., not being hamstrung by others denying the problem exists), then that's a great combo.
I will assume this kind of question presupposes the existence of that agency.
So I will say knowledge.
It's worth noting also, particularly in problem solving scenarios, especially of the life or death variety, that knowledge is more likely to save you. You might make extremely creative attempts at solutions, but if they're not rooted in anything applicable to the situation, especially in time-sensitive constraints, the creativity may ultimately be for naught.
It's no insult to creavity at all, creativity is awesome, the arts are aweome for example. But realistcally speaking, people with STEM backgrounds are more likely to solve the climate crisis (as just one existential example) than people only having fine arts knowledge. One can actually save you, while the other can make life more enjoyable when there is no impending crisis robbing you of time to enjoy.
For the rare unicorns who have creativity, intelligence, and knowledge in domains applicable to major problems, and crucially, the agency to actually work on solving the problem (e.g., not being hamstrung by others denying the problem exists), then that's a great combo.
Gingerbreadspice · F
Creativity.
Knowledge. I already have creativity.
Creativity. So I can go off in my own world.
GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
Having more knowledge will give you more options for creativity
Unlimited creativity. 🙌
Knowledge can often be accessed or learned, but creativity lets you make entirely new connections, ideas, and possibilities.😀
Knowledge can often be accessed or learned, but creativity lets you make entirely new connections, ideas, and possibilities.😀
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
That is tough. It would be difficult to have only one.
alongalone · M
Creativity. I have way too much useless information in this tired old mind already
ElyssTTTrucks · M
Unlimited creativity and all necessary technical skills.
GoFish · 41-45, F
hmmm
faery · F
Knowledge. Took me less than a sec to decide
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Unlimited wisdom.
Both knowledge and creativity can be unwise if not applied correctly.
Both knowledge and creativity can be unwise if not applied correctly.
meJess · F
If you know everything do you need to be creative?
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
Ignorance is bliss. (speaking for a friend 🤓)
Picklebobble2 · 61-69, M
Probably have to say creativity.
Having knowledge is fine but look at the trouble it gets you into. Even on a site like this.
Because there'll always be someone who'll stubbornly insist they're right no matter how many times you prove it.
And if they feel threatened by your fact based knowledge, that's when it potentially gets dangerous
Having knowledge is fine but look at the trouble it gets you into. Even on a site like this.
Because there'll always be someone who'll stubbornly insist they're right no matter how many times you prove it.
And if they feel threatened by your fact based knowledge, that's when it potentially gets dangerous
Sutten · 41-45, F
Unlimited knowledge.
Sapio · 51-55, M
Unlimited knowledge
exexec · 70-79, C
I have no creative ability, and I'm always trying to improve my knowledge, so I'll take unlimited knowledge.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
You can have the knowledge without the creativity, but you can't be creative without being knowledgeable.
Reject · 31-35, M
Knowledge tells you how to work with the world outside of you which does nothing if you aren’t creative and don’t know how to work with the world inside of you.
Niether... both can be a curse.
swirlie · 31-35, F
We already have both which means choosing is not actually required.
LordShadowfire · 51-55, M
The problem with unlimited knowledge is being surrounded by idiots. You might know what's best, but the average human won't listen to you. Go and read the story of Cassandra for an example.
swirlie · 31-35, F
@LordShadowfire
I've heard it said that ignorance is bliss, which means people who know nothing are happy and peaceful about knowing nothing.
People with unlimited knowledge who therefore know everything in theory, are usually the tormented ones because they typically have an insatiable need to be perceived as 'right' at all cost, but the dumb ones won't give them the satisfaction of proving it to them!
I've heard it said that ignorance is bliss, which means people who know nothing are happy and peaceful about knowing nothing.
People with unlimited knowledge who therefore know everything in theory, are usually the tormented ones because they typically have an insatiable need to be perceived as 'right' at all cost, but the dumb ones won't give them the satisfaction of proving it to them!































