Sir Ken Robinson @ TED

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

Sir Ken Robinson says that "creativity is as important in education as literacy." This is a bold statement for the 21st century ideals of working hard in jobs that make you money. These jobs tend to be business oriented with skills in math, reading, and writing. Since children and young adults attending universities are being bred at a young age to be successful in 'useful' jobs, there is a lack of emphasis on the arts and creative skills.
He also stated that all children are born with creativity, as adults we can lose it or build upon it. We lose it by our public education system in America. Robinson also made a great note that it was not just a western problem, but a problem all around the world. This idea makes it seem more universal and more of a problem rather than just a national issue. Robinson said that not only do we need to change the processes of public education, we need to change our mindset on what education is.
Sir Ken Robinson also stated that education is inflating, meaning that degrees are meaning less and less. Where do we go from there? We need to branch out and become more well-rounded in all elements of education - meaning arts, music, and literature. Not only do we need to recognize other forms of education in the school systems, we also need to be creative with new technology improving everyday.
It is like the idea of circuit- bending. It does involve technology, so we are not exactly moving away from what we already know. It builds upon technology that we already know, while still being creative. Moving the wires around creating new sound, expressing a form of art, while being innovative. Sir Ken Robinson wants us to recognize our ability to be creative and have an environment where we can thrive.