Sir Ken Robinson 2010
Sir Ken Robinson gave such a remarkable talk in 2006 that he was invited back for a sequel a few months ago. But, as sequels go, it doesn't live up to its predecessor. Yes, it is delightful and funny, there is the poignant story of the fireman, and the hilarity of a three year old submitting his CV to try to get into a worthy kindergarten. My suggestion is to have a look at this one first, get excited, and then go for the slam dunk presentation of 2006.
What Sir Ken does not do in his sequel is provide the blueprint for engendering the revolution in education that he dreams about. Is this because he flourished in the same arcane industrial system he seeks to overthrow (so did I for that matter, but I haven't been invited to TED). Compare Sir Ken's talk with Cameron Herold's analogous presentation at TEDx. For Cameron, and many other success stories, formal schooling is pretty irrelevant. It's what Cameron learned from his father about entrepreneurship and what he passes on to his children.
In his presentation, Sir Ken continues to talk about replacing linear thinking. However the powers that be invited him back to continue his line of thought from 2006 where he left off. Big mistake. He didn't leave off, and you can't top a perfect presentation. Sir Ken, when they invite you back in 2014, please change the subject, and be as fresh, entertaining, and provocative as you were in 2006. Eighty million people are waiting.
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