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One of the enemies of creativity and innovation, especially in relation to our own development, is common sense.

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Ken Robinson
Age: 70 †
Born: 1950
Born: March 4
Died: 2020
Died: August 21
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Education Expert
Educator
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City of Liverpool
Kenneth Robinson
Creativity
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