Adam Grant - Original Thinkers in the Classroom

Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, explores the habits of original thinkers, emphasizing their comfort with failure and creativity. He discusses how education should focus on teaching students to be original thinkers by challenging assumptions and fostering creativity. Grant highlights the importance of psychological safety in teams, which encourages learning from mistakes. He shares his experience of encouraging students to question evidence and develop creative projects, leading to new research insights.

What are some characteristics of original thinkers as described in the text?

How does the fear of failure influence original thinkers according to the speaker?

What does the speaker suggest is more important in education than just cramming knowledge?

In what ways did the speaker realize he was not encouraging originality in his classroom?

What is the significance of psychological safety in a team environment?

What assignment did the speaker give to encourage students to challenge their learning?

How did the students' projects lead to new research opportunities?