"Imagination, the ability that allows us to mentally represent things that are not directly perceived by our senses, is on the decline. It's one of the effects that new technologies have had on our minds, and public discourse appears to have all but forgotten it as a key cognitive resource."
"It's very easy not to speak about it, because we all regard ourselves as being able to imagine. It's in the background, like air - one assumes it will always be there."
"In 2011, a study at The College of William & Mary analyzed the results of 300,000 Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, and concluded that this particular human ability had diminished since 1990."
Imagination, a crucial cognitive resource, is on the decline, influenced by new technologies. Fran Perez recalls being accused of childishness for resisting new activities, emphasizing the importance of imagination. Public discourse often neglects this decline, focusing instead on attention spans and memory. Unlike measurable cognitive skills, imagination is harder to quantify, making it less discussed. A 2011 study revealed a significant decrease in creative thinking since 1990, highlighting a broader issue of creative asphyxia in society.
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