There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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We think about the world in all ways we experience it ; we think visually, we think in sign, we think kinesthetically, we think in abstract term, we think in movement. Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity involves experiencing and interpreting the world through various modes of thought and expression.
This quote by Ken Robinson emphasizes that our understanding of the world is multi-faceted, shaped by diverse forms of thinking—visual, kinesthetic, abstract, and more. He suggests that creativity is not merely about producing something new, but about recognizing the value of original ideas that emerge from our unique perspectives and experiences.
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CreativityOriginalityThinkingValueExperience
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Example use cases
In a motivational speech about innovation and creativity in the workplace.
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