TED Talks Daily

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson (re-release)

85 snips
Aug 30, 2025
Sir Ken Robinson passionately argues for an education system that nurtures creativity rather than stifles it. He highlights the importance of fostering creative skills and rethinking outdated teaching methods. The discussion unveils the intricate relationship between intelligence and creativity, emphasizing the need for innovative frameworks in schools. Personal stories illustrate how traditional systems can hinder unique talents and imaginative thinking. Ultimately, it’s a call to transform education for a more creative future.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Creativity Equals Literacy

  • Creativity is as important as literacy and should hold equal status in education.
  • Sir Ken Robinson argues schools must value creativity to prepare children for an unpredictable future.
ANECDOTE

Child Draws God With Confidence

  • A six-year-old drew a picture and told her teacher she was drawing God.
  • When told nobody knows what God looks like, she replied, 'They will in a minute.'
INSIGHT

Fear Of Mistakes Kills Creativity

  • Children take creative risks because they are not afraid of being wrong.
  • Robinson says stigmatizing mistakes in education trains out creative capacities.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app