A Computational Interrogation of “Big-C” and “Little-c” Creativity

The distinction between “Big-C” and “little-c” creativity implies that the generative process of celebrated creators is a special type or degree. Arguments for against such hierarchy are found in literature, primarily built on rhetorical argumentation. aim this work to examine rationale behind Big-C little-c using explicit more systematic means inquiry. We employ computational agent-based simulations study these constructs, their premises, logical implications. results indicate hierarchies as fail provide consistent way explain distinguish processes individual creators. In models creative social systems, only about half disruptive changes can be explained by characteristics agents. This shows how labels like dependent evaluation outcomes easily misattributed observers demonstrates use useful fundamental ideas creativity. It Big-C/little-c false dichotomy should approached critically scholars avoid conflating evaluative dimensions