Bronowski Reach of Imagination, Outline Example

Introduction

The Power of Human imagination as Bronowski identifies it deals with expanding beyond physical limitations into the surreal. Much of the concepts he presents, such as the human obsession with symbolic objects, or the failed testing of children and animals to uncover the mysteries of  imagination, all point to the notion that there is still something untouchable and incomprehensible that gives that gives the process of imagination an unsaid power and influence within the physical world. The following will show how the phenomena of Apple computers and also Hurricane Katrina were examples of the same reach and power of imagination Bronowski mentions in his work.

I. Bronowski and the Phenomena

• What Goes on in the Head when we Imagine?

Bronowski used imagination to distinguish the difference between humans and Animals.

Bronowski points out the fascination humans have with symbolic objects. This could explain the fascination with Apple products

• Bronowskis’ beliefs on what is possible with imagination.

Bronowski mentions some of the magnificent accomplishments that can be attained with imagination in spite of trials or tribulations. Hurricane Katrina is an example of

But my vacation recently at a beautiful lake was marred by the constant noise of jet skis.

II. Apple

1. Bronowski talks about the human infatuation with symbolic objects. Apple’s, symbolic branding is deeply psychological and strategically implemented.
2. Steve Job has revolutionized the way people interact with one another as well as the world around them.
3. Steve Jobs had an extensive imagination with numerous inventions he established the patents of, and he also founded Pixar, one of the most creative film genre producers.
4. In many way Apple’s culture, which was just shared between Steve Jobs

Transition: Steve Jobs’ inventions expanded the imaginations of the world, and gave insight into his own unlimited creative outlook on life, but can imagination also elect a president?

I. Hurricane Katrina

1. Hurricane Katrina was an epic natural disaster that actually defied the imagination of most who experienced it.
2. Kanye West & Katrina

• With all of the controversy that came from Katrina, one clear thing is it forced people to think about those other than themselves.
• Kanye West’s outburst on a national telethon for Hurricane Katrina victims, suggesting that the President at the time “did not care about black people,” resulted in the President immediately visiting Katrina the next day after avoiding it for almost two weeks after the incident. An indirect result of this quite possibly could have been a shift in the minds of the American people to elect a President who would show more compassion and ultimately elect their first black President.

(Transition: While Hurricane Katrina coverage forced images rarely seen into the homes of Americans and expanded their imagination

Conclusion

I. Summary

1. Bronowski Apple
2. Bronowski Katrina

II. Imagination

Without imagination some of the most beautiful mind expanding art and creative constructions would not exist today. Botonowski gave insight into a part of the human identity that even he acknowledge was still a mystery on many levels.