Yesterday, I argued that unlearning is important to developing curiosity in children. Somewhat serendipitously, Seth Godin yesterday had a post entitled "Why Ask Why" in which he suggested that curiosity is the key to creativity. I agree. It also reminded me of this excellent post (Learning to Unlearn: The Innovation Connection) by E. Ted Price who convincingly argues that unlearning is an integral component of the innovation process.
So there you have it, my friends, unlearning is a critical element in spurring both creativity and innovation. Just two more reasons why we need to begin teaching unlearning in kindergarten.
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