information distribution structures were closed, isolated, and largely omitted the capacity of individuals to create and to innovate. This is similar to corporate business thinking and the way in which Siemens feels we are narrowing our teaching to streamline towards.
Siemens is known for his theory of Connectivism. In his TedTalk, he opens with his frustration in the solutions for today's problems in education. George shares his limited view and connectedness when growing up in Mexico. He later states "our focus in education should be to collapse tot he point of a connection." George is worried about society's views of raising and teaching to the corporate setting, rather than being vital contributors to society, all in a connected way.