7 Studying the humanities makes us familiar with the language of emotion and the
creative process. In an information economy, many people have the ability to produce
a useful product such as a new MP3 player. Yet, very few people have the ability to
create a spectacular brand: the ipod. Most importantly, studying the humanities
invests us with great insight and self-awareness, thereby releasing our creative energy
and talent in a positive and constructive manner
Perhaps the best argument in favor of the humanities is the scope of possibilities that
are widely open to us. Did you know that James Cameron, world-famous director of
