Origins: Creativity

Origins: Creativity

This is a story regarding Dr. Cuero, I will admit, he talked about how he slept on the floor, would watch the roaches, and think about their behavior.  I hate roaches, but I can respect an individual who wants to look at something, find it fascinating, and is just curious in general about it.  It gives me a bit more of a new perspective on it, but at the same time, it is something that gives me the shivers.

I think a big thing out of Dr. Cuero’s experiences is him discussing how others would tell him he was wrong, or they would look at him differently, but he took that as an opportunity to go about his life and explore different areas, to persist.  Dr. Cuero discusses how he was not hampered by what other people thought, but instead, wanted to go forward taking advantage of all the opportunities that he encountered throughout his life.

Another element that comes up in the video, that really stand out to me, is the students who are talking about Dr. Cuero, and they do work for him in the lab.  The one student makes the comment, “you have to fix it yourself,” which is really powerful, as Dr. Cuero has made it a point throughout his life to fix it himself.  At no point does he rely on someone else, nor does he feel as though he is entitled to anything.

Although these elements come from the pre-interview portion of the video, I think that they do a great job of shaping information around Dr. Cuero and his experiences.  However, in listening to Dr. Cuero talk, one thing he notes is how an individual finds experiences and ideas through the process, it is not about getting from point A to B, but the entire process is important in allowing for additional ideas and exploration.  I think that sometimes as a student that is overlooked quite a bit with a big focus on grades.