Manifesto: Academy of Creative Inspiration
Creative Inspiration is the most fruitful force in the universe.
Look across human history and see that the healthiest advancements came from people who were inspired by the creations of those before them. Look forward and see that tomorrow’s creations will be inspired by those creating today.
Consider how many lives Creative Inspiration has saved. Consider how much vitality it brings people each day. Consider how many people have changed the course of their lives after being inspired by the creation of others. The greatest fruiting of culture comes from this tradition of inspiration and creation.
Imagine ourselves part of the Academy of Creative Inspiration: learning, exploring, and creating along with our fellow creators. Imagine ourselves as Agents, out in the world, supporting and empowering this force of Creative Inspiration for others. We can choose to commit ourselves to this life and to this mission.
This Academy is a framework more than any single physical or digital place. Dedicated campuses would support this cause, but this cause will not be tied to any single campus. It will not rise and fall with any single institution.
The lifestyles of our Agents of Creative Inspiration might look different to each other. Each of us will need to adapt our schedules to our own communities, environments, and personalities. However, an Agent will keep the following values as core to their mission:
– Our work is to support and empower the force of Creative Inspiration
– We will do this through a committed and regular lifestyle
– Our lifestyles will inspire others as much as our output
– Open Source and Open Culture best support this mission long-term, as it enables resilience and empowers the many
If you feel called by this same mission, start today by recrafting your own lifestyle as a committed Agent of Creative Inspiration.