We humans tend to innovate in progression if we speak about real world scenarios. For an example I could say we build first computer that sized almost a room where in over time we drastically reduced the size while improving computing power. Now we have computers in pockets and wrists in terms of smartphones and smart watches, but catch is that it took almost a century for this evolution. This happens because system likes the world to grow iteratively so that there are no shortage of continuous improvement or people don't feel stagnant on innovations. But for its own growth system don't place such restriction. That's the reason why system is far superior to all other technologies exists or known to man.
Keeping system aside, application of creativity is mostly limited in our daily life. We study what we were taught and replicate or improve upon our existing knowledge. We generally don't think beyond these perimeter fence, especially because most people are specialized in some sort of trade. This is the ultimate reason that appears drag in our innovation culture. We should focus more on creativity while solving each problem. We should be start asking questions like what if we had abundant resources or even resources scarcity? Would we do it differently then? There would be a million ways to solve a problem. Are we seeing it all or are we just fetching from what we had within our fence of mind?
To solve or to see beyond we need creative thinking. Creative thinking should be identified as a special trait and encouraged from childhood for every individual. And those individuals should be taken up in every working team across all sectors may be as consultants. Then only we can see those innovations that stands beyond time and value. Odd ways of thinking shouldn't be isolated, instead appreciated. Creativity can add value to all economies if utilized well. If only we can encourage those who are daring to think and build another planet or even a sun, it can happen. There is a future coming that is about to ask everyone to unlearn and relearn all things we believe. May be that day the odd ones will stand out.