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That being said, criticism is also incredibly useful for the creative process and far more effective for generating ideas than brainstorming alone.
Here’s how Berkeley psychologist Charlan Nemeth puts it:
“While the instruction ‘Do not criticize’ is often cited as the important instruction in brainstorming, this appears to be a counterproductive strategy. Our findings show that debate and criticism do not inhibit ideas but, rather, stimulate them relative to every other condition. . . . Authentic dissent can be difficult, but it’s always invigorating. It wakes us right up.”
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