The document discusses creativity and thinking outside the box. It argues that creativity is a necessity, not a luxury, and that thinking outside the box gives humans dignity. The "box" refers to boundaries within the mind of what is and could be. The box is made up of genetic heritage, environmental conditions, and direct and indirect experiences. To get outside the box requires divergent information beyond common knowledge. Once outside the box, long thinking is needed to determine where to go next and evaluate ideas without immediately doubting them or trying to go back in the box. Creativity helps when environments prevent challenging conventional thinking.