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competition is the thief of creativity

Nov 4, 2021
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INSIGHT

Why Creative Awards Lack Objective Winners

  • Comparing creative work is meaningless because winners are chosen by taste, not objective merit.
  • Emma contrasts athletics (clear measurable winners) with art categories like best music video, where judges' opinions decide the outcome.
ADVICE

Showcase Creative Work Instead Of Crowning Winners

  • Avoid pitting artists against each other; showcase nominated work with shout-outs instead of declaring a single winner.
  • Emma suggests highlighting 15 notable films/music pieces and explaining why each mattered that year.
ADVICE

Grade Art Class On Effort Not Taste

  • Grade high school art on completion and effort, not subjective aesthetics or teacher taste.
  • Emma argues students who finish and try hard should earn top marks regardless of whether the teacher prefers the style.
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