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In this Ted Talk Sir Ken Robinson discusses the idea that creativity actually works in reverse of our traditional concept. He argues that we are the most creative the younger we are because we have not yet been taught how to "think". The institution of education boxes us in with our fears of failure, propriety and overall pressure to be conventional. Robinson does a wonderful job communicating and connecting with the audience through his sense of humor and overall insightful authority on the subject. media type="custom" key="6445717"

This Ted Talk focuses on the removal of textbooks in favor of a more organic approach to discovery of knowledge. I love the idea that if someone has a computer with internet they have unlimited access to knowledge presented in an interactive way. The music teacher who shared her teachings can accomplish so much more through open source learning than she ever could in a traditional setting. I own an iPad and have read more in the past month than normal because of the quick and easy and many times free access to newspapers, books and more. Education should not come at a high expense, but should be readily available for anyone who is willing to learn. media type="custom" key="6479349"

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