Walter Isaacson emphasizes that creativity thrives on collaboration rather than individual effort, suggesting that true innovation stems from teamwork. He argues that while we often romanticize the idea of solitary geniuses having sudden breakthroughs, it is actually groups working together that drive significant advancements.

In his book, "The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution," Isaacson illustrates this point by highlighting the various contributors to the digital age. He showcases how collective efforts and shared ideas have led to monumental technological developments over time.