Is Computational Creativity Domain-General?

The question as to whether creativity is domain general or domain specific is one of the most enduring and controversial topics in the field. Yet the importance or relevance of the chosen application domain has not been considered in the related field of computational creativity (CC). A recent study at ICCC demonstrated that the range of applications considered in the study of CC has been diverse with more novel topics being considered as the field progresses (Loughran and O’Neill 2017a). As the field grows, we propose that we need to consider the relevance of the application domain and any potential role or effect the choice of the domain may have on the outcome of the designed system. In this paper, we review what it means for CC to be domain-general. We consider the domain-dependence of creativity in human studies and what implications, if any, may arise from the choice of application domain in CC studies. We conclude that this is a multi-faceted question and that a simple yes or no answer may not be possible to acquire or sensible to suggest.

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