Adora Svitak
Child Prodigy | Reframing Education & Human Potential
Adora Svitak is a Creative Thinking speaker who has appeared at 1 event including TED 2010, most recently in 2010.
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Adora Svitak is a former child prodigy, author, and education activist. At age 7, she began writing books and blogs, speaking at major conferences, and advocating for reforms to education systems.
Svitak has shared her unique perspective on learning, creativity, and human development in TED Talks viewed by millions. With degrees from UC Berkeley and Harvard, she offers bold ideas for reinventing how we support young minds and help them flourish.
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What adults can learn from kids
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED 2010 | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
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