TED: The power of unconventional thinking | David McWilliams

The speaker discusses the unpredictability of plans, referencing Mike Tyson's quote about plans and punches. He highlights the rapid pace of change and crises, quoting Yeats and Lenin. The speaker contrasts the accurate predictions of poets like Yeats with the failures of economists, emphasizing the value of unconventional thinkers. He critiques traditional education for not recognizing diverse intelligences and explains how confirmation bias leads to groupthink. The Dunning-Kruger effect is illustrated with a humorous story, and the speaker concludes by urging a greater appreciation for poets and artists.

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