Author: Kim Hermanson

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The dimension of not-knowing: Derrida on creativity and transformative learning

Exploring the Dimension of Not Knowing: Creativity and Transformation in Education Tomorrow, I’ll be teaching the first session of my Psychology of Transformative Learning course for graduate students at Meridian University. In preparation, I’ve been reflecting on the profound role of uncertainty and not-knowing in both education and creativity. To honor this theme, here’s one…

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The transformative power of the image: A creative workshop at Book Passage

Exploring the Transformative Power of the Image Carl Jung once said, “Everything of which we are conscious is an image.” This insight beautifully sets the stage for my upcoming workshop, The Transformative Power of the Image, on April 16 at Book Passage. Why Images Are Central to Creativity Images lie at the heart of the…

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Artists on the frontier of change: Exploring the transformative power of images

“[The artist’s] antennae pick up messages before anybody else, so he is always thought of as being way ahead of his time because he lives in the present. There are very many reasons why most people prefer to live in the age just behind them. It’s safer. To live right on the shooting line, right…

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Metaphor: The new critical thinking and how it shapes how we learn

Metaphor: The New Critical Thinking? Every so often, I receive an email that lingers in my thoughts for weeks. One such email, from someone named Eileen, has been sitting in my inbox for two months. The subject line alone stopped me in my tracks: “As if…metaphor is the new critical thinking?” That phrase has stayed…

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Embracing mystery: How creativity sparks transformation and social change

The Power of Mystery and Creativity in Learning and Social Change “If there is no mystery, there is only propaganda.” —Keith Haring Keith Haring’s words hold profound wisdom. Mystery is where new learning begins—it’s the fertile ground where creativity takes root and where curiosity drives us to explore the unknown. This is why creativity is…

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