TED Talk Tuesday: Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity
I'm back! And I am now officially a college graduate! And in celebration of that accomplishment, I'm sharing Ken Robinson's brilliant and funny talk on how my education may have stifled my creativity. ;-)
All joking aside, I love this talk. For me, the most powerful line is, "If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original."
How often do we play it too safe? I'm working toward being more willing to take risks, as a writer, a musician and a human being. We get one life. Let's make the most of it!
TED Talk Tuesday: Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity
Funny and insightful. I don't believe academia kills creativity--but it definitely gets you high on the left-brain train. Nevertheless, there's always ways to balance. All the cutting-edge intellectuals I know writhe at the discotheque or paint or sing or do something that opens that right brain up. It helps produce better ideas. And makes them funner & funnier.
btw--congratulations! Life beyond the big ol' institution. What to do, what to do?
Funny and insightful. I don't believe academia kills creativity--but it definitely gets you high on the left-brain train. Nevertheless, there's always ways to balance. All the cutting-edge intellectuals I know writhe at the discotheque or paint or sing or do something that opens that right brain up. It helps produce better ideas. And makes them funner & funnier.
btw--congratulations! Life beyond the big ol' institution. What to do, what to do?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteNow to watch the video...
Funny and insightful. I don't believe academia kills creativity--but it definitely gets you high on the left-brain train. Nevertheless, there's always ways to balance. All the cutting-edge intellectuals I know writhe at the discotheque or paint or sing or do something that opens that right brain up. It helps produce better ideas. And makes them funner & funnier.
ReplyDeletebtw--congratulations! Life beyond the big ol' institution. What to do, what to do?
Wow, being a Mom, leaving a faith, writing a blog and all while successfully completing a college education. Well Done !
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, you guys!
ReplyDeleteAs for what's next... it's a work in progress. Maybe writhing in a discotheque will help me figure it out.
Nice find, I am a Chemistry teacher in a small Utah town and I will share this vid with my fellow science teachers.
ReplyDeleteSorry it's a bit belated but, Congratulations Leah!
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, writhing in a discotheque will help you figure out many of life's difficult decisions.
Thanks, Steve!
ReplyDeleteDior, you teach science in rural Utah? I tip my hat to you!
What is the deal with that last psycho comment? Seriously, I had scroll down like 3 pages. Haha. Congrats from me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky! And don't mind DM. Every blog needs a troll.
ReplyDeleteFunny and insightful. I don't believe academia kills creativity--but it definitely gets you high on the left-brain train. Nevertheless, there's always ways to balance. All the cutting-edge intellectuals I know writhe at the discotheque or paint or sing or do something that opens that right brain up. It helps produce better ideas. And makes them funner & funnier.
ReplyDeletebtw--congratulations! Life beyond the big ol' institution. What to do, what to do?