Creativity in the Modern World

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
We look into the importance of creativity in our consumer-driven culture. 25 years ago, Lewis Hyde’s bestselling classic book The Gift defended creativity’s place in a world overrun with commodities; he says his message is as relevant now as it was then.

The Gift is available for purchase at amazon.com

Weigh in: Do you find it challenging to be creative in our modern consumer culture?

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