Revolutionizing Education TED Talk Analysis

Study Notes

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The speaker believes there is a second climate crisis of human resources, where people are not making proper use of their talents.
Education is a major factor in this crisis because it often dislocates people from their natural talents.
Every education system in the world is being reformed, but reform is not enough; we need a revolution in education.
Innovation is hard because it means challenging what we take for granted.
We are obsessed with the linear narrative of education and getting people to college, but not everyone needs to go, or go right away.
Human communities depend on a diversity of talent, not a singular conception of ability.
The current education system is like fast food, standardized and impoverishing our spirit and energies.
Human talent is diverse, and people have different aptitudes and passions.
We need to change metaphors and recognize that education should feed our spirit and passion.- Education needs to move from an industrial model to an agricultural model.
Human flourishing is an organic process, and education needs to recognize that.
Reforming and transforming education requires customization and personalization.
The goal is not to scale a new solution but to create a movement in education.
Technology and talented teachers can revolutionize education.
It's vital to the future of our children to get involved in education reform.
Each school can become a flourishing place for children to experience life.
Children spread their dreams under our feet, and we should tread softly.
The speaker read a short poem by W.B. Yeats about dreams.
The talk ended with a thank you and applause.