Being bad at maths does not automatically make you creative!

Created by mathematicians and
programmers in an easy
format for arty people to appreciate.

Some people refer to someone who isn't good at maths by saying "They are more of a creative person" presumably meaning they are better at art and music etc. What they seem to mean with this is that if you aren't very creative you will be good at maths and science and if you are bad at maths and science you must be very creative and into the arts! It really drives me mad! In no way are these subjects and traits mutually exclusive and in many ways the best scientists, mathematicians, computer programmers (and accountants!) are the most creative.

When people say this, it is like the only signs of creativity is what is immediately in front of them, a pretty picture, a lovely piece of music etc. What unfortunately they have failed to acknowledge is the amazing creativity that goes into many technical and scientific projects that would require them first to learn the technical concepts and backgrounds to be able to appreciate. It is a lot easier to label it as non-creative and keep looking at a painting instead.

In no other technical field is creativity so visible and tangible as in computing. Designs are forever evolving and ways of solving problems can be truly beautiful. The restrictions are fewer than in most fields and that leaves the programmer to truly fulfill his creative potential. Maybe not with a huge audience but still, that doesn't matter as the best bit about programming is the feeling you have created something! And you can always feel a little sorry for the self proclaimed "arty" people who might never be able to appreciate a beautiful piece of code...