Interesting, thought-challenging and perspective-forming talks and videos, largely from TED (http://www.ted.com), these are often used in some of our workshops and seminars. They are particularly good at communicating though-provoking perspectives, and we recommend making TED a regular place to visit on the web.
On the loss of creativity: Sir Ken Robinson
A now-classic talk, both amusing and challenging, on how our education systems are “strip-mining” the minds of our youth, preventing the flourishing of true creativity.
On creativity and play: Tim Brown
Here, Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play — with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn’t).
On the loss of wisdom: Barry Schwartz
This talk beautifully exemplifies the difference between the conformity phase (driven by the mammalian brain) and the engagement phase (cortical brain). We argue that we are currently in a transition in our society and our organisations from conformance to engagement.
On neuroplasticity – the ability for the brain to rewire itself: Michael Merzenich
Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain’s incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He’s researching ways to harness the brain’s plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.
