Most of us grow up believing creativity belongs to a lucky few—the artists, musicians, or “naturally gifted” people. Somewhere along the way, we quietly accept that being wrong is risky, that certain talents matter more than others, and that success follows a narrow academic path. This talk gently—and humorously—pulls apart those assumptions.

Through stories, observations, and sharp wit, the speaker invites us to question how education shapes not just what we know, but how we think about ourselves. The central idea is simple yet unsettling: while children are bursting with creative potential, the systems meant to prepare them for the future often suppress the very qualities they’ll need most. And if we’re not careful, we don’t just lose creativity in schools—we lose it in life.

This talk leaves you with a gentle but urgent message: creativity is not something you’re born with or without—it’s something that needs protection. The world ahead will demand imagination, flexibility, and courage, and those qualities are already present in us, often buried under years of conditioning.

By rethinking how we view intelligence, mistakes, and talent, we don’t just help children—we give ourselves permission to rediscover parts of who we are. Creativity isn’t lost. It’s waiting to be taken seriously again.