Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

Creativity is intelligence at play

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Alexandra Hudson
Mar 12, 2025
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Gracious Reader,

lately, I’ve been reflecting on an insight often attributed to Albert Einstein:

Creativity is intelligence at play.

Last week, we explored the magic of whimsy—the importance of play, of embracing moments of quiet rebellion against the relentless cult of efficiency.

Tell me: How will you play this week?

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, The H…

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