Learning is any change in a system that produces a more or less permanent change in its capacity for adapting to its environment.
Herbert SimonRead
We need to get to kids who have no idea what we do. We need to open the doors wide and let them in. There are many undiscovered voices out there - voices that, against all odds, can rise up and enrich this culture and perhaps change the very nature of the marketplace for the better.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's essential to reach out to underrepresented youth, giving them opportunities to express themselves and impact society positively.
Dan Wieden emphasizes the importance of including children who are unaware of the opportunities available to them in society, particularly in creative and cultural industries. By reaching out to these undiscovered talents, we can nurture their voices, allowing them to enrich our culture and potentially transform the marketplace in a way that benefits all. This quote calls for inclusivity and recognition of the potential that lies in embracing diverse perspectives.
Themes
OpportunityInclusivityTalentCreativityCulture
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire educators at a school assembly to encourage students to discover and share their unique talents.
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