#educationalparadox

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the pursuit of “out-of-the-box” thinking has become a universal endeavor, with universities globally offering courses and seminars dedicated to fostering creativity and unconventional problem-solving. At the forefront of this movement, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) have adopted a distinctive strategy, seeking to instill this innovative mindset through a Mathematics course that highlights the role of logic in real-world applications. However, a closer examination, through the lens of Anthony Nayagan, reveals a paradox that challenges the fundamental nature of “out-of-the-box” thinking.