Knowing that the future can't be predicted just adds to the fact that all talents of the mind should be used. Many people have creative thinking, and those people can greatly help the way the world works. This TED talk goes hand in hand with Daniel Pink's book, A Whole New Mind, because both address the fact that what is being done now is no longer sufficient. They both express, as Robinson says, that creativity is as important as literacy. Schools reward left-brain thinking, but both sides of the brain are necessary. Robinson expresses that the talents of many young minds are not being nourished, saying to his audience “You were probably steered benignly away from things at school when you were a kid — things you liked — on the grounds that you would never get a job doing that." I felt the same way, slightly. It feels that the world is such that if you aren't the very best at something, then you can't get a job doing it. How many authors are out there, yet how many really get rich from it? How many artists are trying for that one chance to become famous? It makes one self-aware of the future, recognizing that just using one half of the brain will not help. It helps me as a young student realize that there is more to just getting good grades in my left-thinking education. The future is unpredictable, and my generation will have to lead it. Though, I do have some worry that all of this talk of the importance of right-brain thinking might be diminishing the importance of the logical process. Not every person is a right-brain thinker. Some students have logically minded talents, and they are rewarded properly. In all of this changing in how we see the brain, it's important to remember that the left side is still exceedingly important. I am a left brained thinker, and it's scary to think that people who hear TED talks like Robinson's and read books like Daniel Pink's might value my thinking less. Many of the points made by Robinson are still very important, however. Children are indeed creative thinkers, unafraid of mistakes. Society does, as Robinson says, reward people who achieve greatness academically, such as good grades on standardized tests and having a high GPA. And, yes, there are many students who are active moving thinkers, who are treated as inferior because of their differences. The real solution is to add to our schools, providing more of the arts and music, and treating that as important. It can't just end at our schools, though; rewarding of creative thinking would have to be incorporated into all of society. Creativity and logic always work together, though, and it's important to know that both halves of the brain are still part of one brain. One half by itself means nothing. A mechanical pencil, for instance, can be used for neither erasing or writing when snapped in half. A balance can be achieved, but it has to be used all around the globe in order for it to work. It's how every human being thinks, not just the education system. Robinson indeed conveyed how schools do not value creativity enough, but it's good to keep in mind that it's one half of our minds. Sir Robinson did well demonstrate his point, however. He used humor often, which makes a talk more memorable. He told stories that could be related to audience members. I will be giving a TED talk soon, and I certainly see the value of stories to prove points. Keeping an audience intrigued for twenty minutes can be a difficult task, especially in such a fast paced technological world, where summaries of any book or movie can be found in a matter of seconds on your phone. Robinson kept audience members laughing while also thinking. In my past experiences, I have always most easily remembered talks/speeches that were thought-provoking and also light-hearted, or relatable. My upcoming TED talk is not going to be the only time where I can use my speaking skills, or learn how to overcome fears. Presentations, and talking in front of crowds, is used in any career. Using occasional hand gestures and smiling are basic talking talents that sometimes must be practiced. Robinson taught me by not only talking about education and creativity but also showing how to present information in an intriguing way. His TED talk, Schools Kill Creativity, was enjoyable and quite thought-provoking, helping me wonder about the future of our societal brain.