“Control and surrender have to be kept in balance. That's what surfers do - take control of the situation, then be carried, then take control. In the last few thousand years, we've become incredibly adept technically. We've treasured the controlling part of ourselves and neglected the surrendering part.”

British musician and visual artist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Eno pioneered ambient music and experimental composition. He developed the concept of "generative music" and influenced electronic music through collaborations like Roxy Music and solo works such as *Discreet Music*. His ideas on creativity and artistry also extended into writing and visual design.