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Creativity and “The Element”
Sir Ken Robinson has recently published a book on the merging of talent and passion - finding “the element.” In this video, he speaks about the ideas in the book.
The English newspaper, The Guardian, interviewed Robinson - Fertile Minds Need Feeding. The article includes some thoughts from people who take issue with Robinson’s thinking.
You might remember listening to his talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”
Last month, Robinson posted a blog, “Transform education? Yes, we must.”
The paragraph that struck me: I’m always struck by how many adults have no idea what their real talents are, or whether they have any at all. Many people just do what they do with no particular passion or commitment to it. I know others who genuinely love what they do; who would probably do it for free if they had to, and can’t imagine doing anything else. Understanding what makes the difference is essential for transforming education, business, and communities to meet the real challenges of the twenty-first century.
It looks like Robinson will be blogging some more. Stay tuned.