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TED Talks Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a rollercoaster!

Some of the most entertaining, informative and mind-blowing science videos on the web come from the TED conference. Here are five.

Creativity is not an ability that you have or do not have. It is absolutely unrelated to IQ.  Creativity can not happen in closed mode- the mode we generally are in at work when we feel stressed and a bit manic. Open mode is relaxed and less purposeful and allows more creativity. Things you need to be creative: 1. Space- a quiet space where you will be undisturbed 2: Time- create your space for a specific period of time (pomodoro technique) Must allow a good chunk of time. About 1.5hrs is good. 3: Time- Play with a problem for a while before you try and resolve it. Better ideas can come later- don't always take the easy options that come early on. Give your mind as long as possible to come up with something original. 4: Confidence- Take risks- saying things silly, illogical and wrong. Nothing is wrong when you are being creative. Any dribble may lead to the breakthrough! 5. Humour- Gets us from closed mode to open mode quicker than anything else. Humour is an essential part of spontaneity and play. The only other rule is that you keep your mind gently around the topic at hand. Resting against the subject in a friendly but persistent way. You may not get the winning thought immediately- it may come tomorrow in the shower. Creativity is easier when you have more people to play with. If there is 1 person around who makes you feel defensive then you will loose your confidence and therefore your creativity. Be positive and build on what has been said.

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There are a number of conferences held each year around the world that bring together visionaries, intellectuals, and luminaries from a wide variety of disciplines to discuss innovative ideas.