Embracing the Zeal of Learning

The speaker recalls a pivotal moment when they realized why they struggled in graduate school and discussions with others in the educational reform movements. They discovered that very few people had truly experienced the zeal of learning and the excitement of exploring the magical and dark aspects of the world. They emphasize the importance of embracing the mystery and wonder of the world, viewing science, history, music, and math as windows into the great unknown. They express disappointment that schools seem to overlook the fascination of mystery in learning.