Specific curiosity as a cause and consequence of transformational creativity

This paper describes a framework by which creative systems can intentionally exhibit transformational creativity. Intentions are derived from surprising events in a process based on specific curiosity. We argue that autonomy of intent is achieved when a creative system directs its generative processes based on knowledge learnt from within its creative domain, and develop a framework to elaborate this behaviour. The framework describes ways that transformation of the creative domain can arise: from learning, from a serendipitous situation, and as a result of intentional exploration. Examples of each of these kinds of transformation are then illustrated through examples in the domain of recipes.