To keep the world interesting, we want to see new, innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. In order for this to happen one needs to come up with something from scratch or from a place where most others wouldn't look. That idea of where creativity stems from is well-known and fairly obvious. So, what gets in the way of all of it? You and me. If we encounter an idea that seems like it's impractical or has in the past failed, like the idea of achieving peace for example, we will see it as unreachable and eliminate it from our options. That leaves us going with an option that may go against our morals and values. We will do this partially because it seems too "out there", but also to feel validated and self-assured by using knowledgeable examples of past failures, or various reasons why a creative idea won't work.
I'm frustrated because I see myself and others rejecting new ideas for the exact reasons listed. I see myself as a very open-minded person, so it's hard to accept that the feeling of validation can overrule my want to see everyones ideas as opportunities for me to be challenged and grow. This also affects my own ideas, and what I see as dumb or intelligent/creative. If we know the difference between the right and wrong way to treat people, why should we constantly act immorally?
I believe that in general we need to be more aware of how we view and judge everyone around us. We can easily find validation in ways that won't hurt others, such as exercising, working hard on something and creating a well-furnished end product that you are proud of, doing random selfless acts, and many more.
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