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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Far more than any other power, imagination is what sets human beings apart from every other species on earth.
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What this quote means
Imagination is the unique trait that distinguishes humans from all other species.
This quote by Ken Robinson emphasizes the importance of imagination as a defining characteristic of humanity. It suggests that unlike any other power or ability, it is our capacity to imagine that truly sets us apart from all other species on Earth, implying that imagination drives our creativity, innovation, and progress.
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ImaginationHumanityCreativityInnovationPower
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In a speech about the importance of creative thinking in education.
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