I love that talk, thanks for associating it with this.
I see the similarities but I think if you read the whole thing (I've finished it now) you will find out some differences as well.
I vaguely remember John Cleese talks about innovation/creativity and says something along the lines; writer's block, you just shut up, sit down and be creative. Not exactly with these words of course. Philosopher's Stone is pretty much all about stress. And actually it says `shut up, sit down and be creative` approach would backfire because it would produce stress which is counter-productive for this mode of thinking.
I like the phrase Rich Hickey uses in relation to software design; hammock time. It is open mode, but it also implies peace of mind and a lack of pressure to be creative.
I see the similarities but I think if you read the whole thing (I've finished it now) you will find out some differences as well.
I vaguely remember John Cleese talks about innovation/creativity and says something along the lines; writer's block, you just shut up, sit down and be creative. Not exactly with these words of course. Philosopher's Stone is pretty much all about stress. And actually it says `shut up, sit down and be creative` approach would backfire because it would produce stress which is counter-productive for this mode of thinking.
I like the phrase Rich Hickey uses in relation to software design; hammock time. It is open mode, but it also implies peace of mind and a lack of pressure to be creative.