TY - GEN
T1 - Creativity and water resources. Theory and stimulation
AU - Akhoundi, K.
AU - Santamarina, J. C.
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - An attempt was made to assess the evolution of the water resources field. First, the most significant scientific advancements in the field since 2000 BC until early 1900 AD were listed (e.g., Grun, 1979, and Rouse, 1976); then a simple evaluation was selected, enforcing a mapping onto a linear 1-10 scale, where 10 characterized the most important contributions. A cumulative plot of this 'contribution index' vs time, between 1400 AD and 1900 AD, is given. This subjective quantification facilitates the visualization of the fast evolution of water resources during the XVIII and XIX centuries, after a relatively calm period. Today, this field is perceived at a technological plateau once again; this is an 'old science' ready for a new era. Undertaking this step will require a major infusion of energy and creativity. Introspection into one's processes and the analysis of creative individuals show that creative productivity depends primarily on: (1) the depth and breadth of information in the individual's knowledge base, referred to as information, (2) his capacity for unrestricted thinking, referred to as 'freewheeling', and (3) the particular creative attitude, which permeates through the personalities of creative individuals.
AB - An attempt was made to assess the evolution of the water resources field. First, the most significant scientific advancements in the field since 2000 BC until early 1900 AD were listed (e.g., Grun, 1979, and Rouse, 1976); then a simple evaluation was selected, enforcing a mapping onto a linear 1-10 scale, where 10 characterized the most important contributions. A cumulative plot of this 'contribution index' vs time, between 1400 AD and 1900 AD, is given. This subjective quantification facilitates the visualization of the fast evolution of water resources during the XVIII and XIX centuries, after a relatively calm period. Today, this field is perceived at a technological plateau once again; this is an 'old science' ready for a new era. Undertaking this step will require a major infusion of energy and creativity. Introspection into one's processes and the analysis of creative individuals show that creative productivity depends primarily on: (1) the depth and breadth of information in the individual's knowledge base, referred to as information, (2) his capacity for unrestricted thinking, referred to as 'freewheeling', and (3) the particular creative attitude, which permeates through the personalities of creative individuals.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:0025745822
SN - 0872628051
T3 - Water Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources
SP - 319
EP - 323
BT - Water Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources
A2 - Anderson, Jerry L.
PB - Publ by ASCE
T2 - Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference and Symposium
Y2 - 20 May 1991 through 22 May 1991
ER -