This is one reason that mathematicians, novelists, composers and entrepreneurs often produce their most creative works at a young age. Their brains enjoy a wide, uninhabited space that emboldens them to come up with and pursue novel ideas.

This is something I've never really considered.

I don't know a single truly creative mind who is a news junkie – not a writer, not a composer, mathematician, physician, scientist, musician, designer, architect or painter.

So, obviously this all depends on who Rolf considers "creative."

But I am always amazed by the creatives I see on twitter, consistently interacting with the news of the day. First, I just don't get how they find the time to maintain a following and do actual creative work. With this article, I'm also realizing how many will latch onto a specific narrative, and how that may influence their work.