TED Talk Tuesday #216: Why a good book is a secret door

TED continues to spread ideas and help us all be better critical thinkers. Watching, listening and talking about TED Talks is a popular pastime for many in the CN&CO community. We visit TED.com regularly to clear our heads, have a laugh, learn or get inspired. TED Talks open our minds, spark new ways of thinking and can lead to some very interesting conversations and business opportunities. From time to time we pick a favourite and publish it on a Tuesday, because we like how “TED Talk Tuesday” sounds. It’s also a way that the CN&CO team play their part in spreading ideas and helping to make the world a better place.

This TED Talk, chosen by Colin, is about imagination and whimsy, and the important role they play in shaping our development.

I have been an avid reader since I was a small child and loved hearing Mac Barnett talking about mechanisms that trigger imagination in both children and adults. This is a talk that’s full of delightful surprises. Check it out…