A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink

Daniel Pink in his book, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future , provides a glimpse into the future from 2006 that appears to be quite accurate as 2015 nears the end of summer. Many jobs or task that can be written as a step by step sequence or routine algorithm can be replaced by a computer or robotics.  New jobs will require merging playfulness, creativity, humor and design as well as technical expertise.

Although he does not explicitly state it, his approach moves away from a strict STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum and incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

Ruling the future requires us to engage the six senses

1. Design - Create products with both function and beauty
2. Story - Present not just the facts but a memorable tale that sticks
3. Symphony - Combine parts into an integrated whole
4. Empathy - Understand the perspective of others to serve them better
5. Play - A sense of playfulness spurs creativity and produces a joyful experience
6. Meaning - Work and interact for a larger purpose an intrinsic rather than extrinsic goal

A portfolio follows each of these six sections of the book. This includes additional resources to further apply the principles in the chapter. 

Visual logic has produced a graphic recording of Daniel Pink's Book A Whole New Mind.

Daniel Pink - Book summary - Changes - 4 minutes

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