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Conclusions
We have shown within the limitations of this model that internal referencing can
have some external meaning. This relies firmly on the common humanity of the
individual actors, in that they have to share a common cognitive structure. This study
also suggests that without some common external reference with which this cognitive
structure may interact no communication can take place.
Moreover the results suggest that more experience and interaction would produce
internal models that are more congruent. Despite this potential for convergence,
there could remain important differences between individuals. It is these differences
that could be the source of creative acts, since perceived novelty occurs because
the observer lacks the internal logical structures to construct the observed act. This
implies that creativity is a result of individual differences remaining despite social
interaction. Because we do share a common cognitive structure it should not be
surprising that some people will develop common internal views at the same time.
This would result in new insights occurring independently and simultaneously within
a particular culture. This should not suggest that people need isolation to be creative,
quite the reverse; people need to be in communication in order for novelty to be
recognised and accepted.
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