ABSTRACT

Investigating how creativity can be used for nefarious purposes is slowly gaining traction. In general, dark creativity is likely to emerge in open-ended contexts where rules can be reinterpreted, by actors who display cognitive and moral flexibility. The current paper chronicles my past work in this domain, both empirical and theoretical, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nuances of dark creative intent and behavior. If the construct is misunderstood, or worse, left unacknowledged by academics, dark creativity can continue to lead to widespread harm in society. Interlinked with domains like morality, information exchange, and public policy, this paper discusses current findings and proposes future directions.

摘要

调查创造力如何被用于邪恶目的正在慢慢获得关注。一般来说，黑暗创造力很可能出现在开放式环境中，在这种环境中，表现出认知和道德灵活性的行为者可以重新解释规则。当前的论文记录了我过去在该领域的经验和理论工作，强调理解黑暗创意意图和行为的细微差别的重要性。如果这种结构被误解，或者更糟糕的是，没有得到学术界的承认，黑暗创造力可能会继续给社会带来广泛的伤害。本文与道德、信息交换和公共政策等领域相互联系，讨论了当前的发现并提出了未来的方向。