Parviz Karami

It is possible that before the fall of that famous apple on the head of Isaac Newton and discovering gravity by this noble scholar, many apples had fallen on passengers, leading to their discomfort and anger. They might have had a thought about this matter and had questions about it but did not follow it up.

Abdolhossein Zarinkub tells the story of Abu Saeed Abolkheir in his literary criticism book, whose position elevated more than the masters of the tribe and reached a high-level status in the world after writing a few books. Following that, Abdul Rahman Salmi gave him another honoring cloak in the fifth century. Therefore, thinkers of that era regarded Abu Saeed as a special cleric with spiritual maturity. At that time, he thought that whatever he had written until then was due to self-interest and seeking fame. Therefore, he dug a hole, put all of his works in it, and planted a seedling in the hole.

What is vital in the area of thinking and idea creating is “action”. If Newton never acted on his idea, similar to previous people, we do not know who and when would represent the idea of gravity of the earth as a serious and scientific issue. With many students and pupils, Abu Saeed did not limit himself to his books and writings. Acting in the passing of time and not saving thoughts and ideas in books was the most important notion to him.

Therefore, despite the serious and untouchable relationship between thinking and idea making and area of culture and art, the actual value is seen when action is integrated with thinking. In other words, what we can see as the result of cultural and artistic activities is more important. Meanwhile, “technology” has a key role in this regard. In fact, it is the intermediator between individual and social thinking. Sometimes it is strange that when we talk about technology, everyone act as if it is a new topic. From its primary forms seen thousands of years ago to its more modern structure today, technology has always been with mankind. If we accept that technology is an old notion, its emergence in the society will be more accepted. As a result, technology can be regarded as a divine and natural issue, which has always existed, and man has acquired this concept from nature due to its creative nature and charisma.

Therefore, if we want to define technology in life of people, we can reach amazing definitions. What is observed on the earth today is the result of what has been formed in the mind of individuals. Collective wisdom –good or bad- has made it what it is today. While the nature still has its major and forceful algebras on mankind, we have been able to turn ideas into technology, which reveal the obvious hallmarks of aristocracy.

However, living without internet, mobile, computer and news is almost impossible. One of the prominent professors have stated that one of the French automotive factories of the world reached recession after a great leap in production. French and European markets where were saturated with the products of this factory; therefore, its sales rate reached minimum amount. They hired a socialist to assess the market of Africa for their product. The mentioned socialist evaluated the life of African tribes and provided an opportunity for this factory to sell its products to African primitive tribes. People of these tribes put the purchased products on the top of their holy mountain and found new applications for them in their lives. In the absence of suitable roads for driving cars in that area, members of African tribes used cars as the symbol of transpersonal power and somehow worshiped them. However, the mentioned French factory was after benefit and they did not care for what customers used their products.

We see that thinking is ahead of industry under any circumstances. So, can we neglect technologies that are directly related to thinking? Innovative and cultural industries are subjects that are more emphasized in our country and the world. With individual creativity, industries could never have their current meaning. But when individual creativity is turned into product without any intermediator, it will have a value much more than industry in its classic meaning. Many important startups, including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple and Amazon, have conquered the world. Our modern world cannot be defined without these concepts.  

It could be stated that one of the necessities of our society is valuing thinking and ideas that lead to creativity. Creation of intellectual storms among talented professionals of various fields by creating an efficient system can guide us toward light and prosperity. However, achieving this goal requires shedding light on dark sides of mind and spirit of mankind. Creativity is emergence of what is hidden in this ambiguous space. 

 We can make great advancements in our country and be ranked as the top countries of the world through more serious consideration of creative and cultural industries and relying on thoughts and ideas of Iranian Muslims. Therefore, we need to use updated technologies in order to revive our own Hollywood, which is a selection of various and rooted arts and cultures. Different types of branches of out handicrafts, that are our priceless legacy, are being forgotten. In addition, related professors have not been able to train skillful students. In such a situation, technology can facilitate the restoration and renovation of this large wealth, which is filled with brilliant creativities. In conclusion, technology must be applied in all aspects of life and be regarded as the secret to eliminate problems.

Secretary of knowledge-based science, technology and economy development headquarter

Source: educational and research monthly journal of “Art Research”