Image source So, here we go again…intertwining two seemingly unrelated topics — creativity and eight-limbed ocean dwellers — in one interesting blog. Over the years, as my readers know, I’ve enjoyed discussing fresh sources of innovation. Today, it’s the octopus.  First some technical details: Octopuses have eight arms, round bodies and bulging bilateral eyes. The 300 species of octopuses…

Wikimedia Commons Octopuses are intriguing creatures. I have written two previous blog posts about their creativity and innovations. In November 2019, I wrote about Creativity and Lessons Learned from Octopuses. That blog talked about how octopuses are creative, intelligent creatures who can problem solve and are masterful mimics. In 2021, I discussed the winner of the Oscar’s best documentary…

Photo by Jack B on Unsplash  As adults we don’t get to “play” as often. But I’d argue when we look for creative ways to problem solve, we are playing. And recently I read more about octopuses that supports my stand. Over the past few years, I have really come to appreciate octopuses. I have written several blog posts about their creativity and innovations: In November 2019, I…

Photo by Matteo Vella on Unsplash So, you may ask, why is P&ID blogging about the Oscars?  Please have patience and let me explain. I promise to connect the little golden statue and octopus creativity to the power of critical thinking. In November 2019, I blogged about Creativity and Lessons Learned from Octopuses.  In this blog, we talked about how octopuses are creative,…

Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash So, here we go again…intertwining seemingly unrelated topics — creativity and innovation and orangutans — into an interesting blog. Over the years, as my readers know, I’ve discussed different approaches to innovation and creativity.  My recent octopus blog fell into this category; now, we have lessons from orangutans.  By the way, I’m not sure where my…