The transformation from a consumer into a creativist
In the Creativist Manifesto you can read about the difference between a consumer and a creativist. I do believe that understanding this distinction is critical for the transformation of our society. Intentionally I am using the word’ transformation’ as this change will not happen overnight and it requires ongoing effort. Also a lot has to be done to increase the awareness about this distinction.
So how does it look like when we compare the specifics in the various life areas? In general: a consumer is passive and dependent, a creativist is active and responsible.
| Area | Consumer | Creativist |
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| Food | Ready meals | Cooking |
| Health | Corrective | Preventive |
| Education | Standard | Tailored |
| Technology | Burden | Tool |
| Entertainment | Reactive | Producer |
| Work | Employee | Entrepreneur |
This switch has already manifested with people who have experienced obstacles and setbacks in these respective areas. If you are fired at your work, it forces you to think differently about your career. If you have suffered from a serious disease, you will have integrated a different lifestyle.
The challenges in the world (economy, financial, environment etc.) are now forcing us to rethink the old models and to transform into creativists.
Which steps are you taking?
