Deep Talk - The Hidden Curriculum: What School Never Taught You

What if everyone is born with a unique talent—one that school never helped them discover?

Our education system wasn’t built to nurture uniqueness — it was designed during the Industrial Revolution to produce obedient, efficient workers for factories and bureaucracies. That legacy remains today. Standardized testing, rigid schedules, and one-size-fits-all teaching reward logical thinking and academic performance, while creativity, curiosity, and personal passion are often overlooked.

As Sir Ken Robinson famously argued, modern schooling reflects a hierarchy of subjects — with STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) at the top, humanities in the middle, and the arts dismissed as non-essential. But every child is born with a unique set of talents — and many of us never had the chance to discover or develop them.
In this interactive gathering, we’ll explore the “hidden curriculum” — the unspoken lessons we all absorbed about success, intelligence, and self-worth. Together, we’ll ask:

• What creative passions did you lose along the way?
• Have you ever felt pressured to be productive instead of expressive?
• What would education look like if it nurtured every child’s natural talent?

Whether you're a thinker, a creative, an educator, or simply someone who’s ever felt boxed in by traditional schooling, this is your space to reflect, share, and reconnect with your authentic self.

☕ Join us for a deep conversation over coffee — and let’s rethink what it truly means to learn.

📍 Event Details & Guidelines
Official Language: English
Venue:
Tully's Coffee: Yokohama Landmark Tower, 3F
〒220-8103 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Minatomirai, 2 Chome−2−1

✅ Participation Rules
To ensure a respectful and meaningful experience for everyone, please read the following rules carefully:

• ⚠️ RSVP is mandatory.
  Anyone who attends without RSVPing will be removed from the group without prior notice.
• ❌ No-shows after RSVP
  If you RSVP but do not attend the event, you will also be removed from the group without prior notice.
• 🗣️ Respectful communication is required.
  Verbal attacks or aggressive behavior toward any participant will not be tolerated.
• 🙏 All opinions are welcome.
  Never dismiss or belittle someone else's perspective — we’re here to share and listen with empathy.
• ✋ No religious or political promotion.
  Proselytizing of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• 💰 Participation is free of charge.
  There is no fee to join this event — just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

🔍 How to Find Us

Look for the Meetup signboard placed on the table — you should be able to spot us easily. Feel free to walk up and say hello!