How Education Kills Creativity?

Sir Ken Robinson, a renowned education and creativity expert, presented a TED Talk titled “Do schools kill creativity?” in 2006. He argued that schools often prioritize academic and intellectual achievement at the expense of other forms of intelligence, leading to a decline in creativity. Robinson made a compelling case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity rather than undermines it. He argued that the purpose of schooling under capitalism is labor throughput, replacing workers in the workforce.

In his TED Talk, “How Schools Kill Creativity”, Robinson argued that schools do kill creativity due to centralization and standardization. He argued that creativity is now as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status. The RSA Animate, a short animated film, was adapted from Robinson’s talk, which was the most watched TED talk of all time, with 66.3 million views on the TED channel and millions more on YouTube.

In conclusion, Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk “Do schools kill creativity?” highlights the need for a more inclusive and creative education system. By addressing the unpredictability of the future, we can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment that nurtures creativity and fosters a more creative and productive future.