Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

An interesting discussion, Ken Robinson does well at keeping people interested. There are many things that he goes over but it general his topics revolve around our current education system. The two major things that stick out are how we go about raising our future leaders and the controversial ADHD epidemic.

One interesting point he makes is how people are raised these days to not make mistakes who are being penalized for the simple errors so that later on the smallest problem can become a huge one. This starts at a very young age; teachers are constantly driven to make children perfect.

Going over the education system Mr. Robinson brings to light the flaws in creative design. Schools no longer offer the ability to learn about the common arts. Dancing, painting, and creative expression are rare in public schools. This is in part because we are being raised with the idea that we are only destined to work in a business environment.

A massive truth that most people don't realize is how Mr. Robinson talks about the inflation of our education system. Years ago having a college education was more than enough to land any job. Having a high school education allowed you to make a decent living. Yet, this day and age there are people who have a paid education but can't make a living. The demand for a higher means of education is slowly driving the work force down.

Another interesting topic Mr. Robinson covers is the controversial ADHD. Teachers as well as parents are too quick to judge what a child has. Thinking the cure all for a child's poor performance in school is a pill. Some people think that a child not able to focus is a child not ready for a real world. The reality is, you take away the freewill of a child, and what you have left is a drone of society. Creativity is something that is frowned upon the younger years of our lives.

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