Over the last few years, I've come to a fundamental belief: you cannot tell people anything. Coming to a new belief means you need all the infrastructure for that belief, and it generally means giving up other beliefs. It's rare for people to do that without a lot of preparation, and in most instances, the … Continue reading You Can’t Tell People Anything
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Teacher Tom & Transformation
...without pain, without struggle, without anguish, discomfort and fear, transformation is impossible...Real learning, which is to say, transformation from a state of ignorance to one of enlightenment, is in reality more of a lurching, spiraling, ebb and flow, full of peaks and valleys, and yes, pain and suffering. Those of us in the world of … Continue reading Teacher Tom & Transformation
Daniel Mendelsohn on the Odyssey
"...I always resist the “classics is impractical” line that people love to come up with when they are critical of the higher study of these fields. You can study accounting. It's authentically practical in one way. But when your father dies, your accounting degree is not going to help you at all to process that … Continue reading Daniel Mendelsohn on the Odyssey
Schools of Virtue
"Marion Turner, professor of English literature at Oxford University, put it frankly: “I’m not trained to teach students how to be good people, and that’s not my job.”It’s a fair point. It is very pleasant to make a list of intellectual virtues, but why should we believe that academics can teach students courage, humility or … Continue reading Schools of Virtue
Reduce Your Death Anxiety
"The one thing all human beings have in common, is the fact that one day, our lives will end in death.What does the idea of death mean to you? How does it make you feel?Chances are the thought of death triggers fear or anxiety in you. You might not feel totally comfortable with the idea … Continue reading Reduce Your Death Anxiety
Grok the Modern Vision of Blockchains
"...this course will focus on the fundamental principles of blockchain design and analysis, such as they are in 2021 (it’s still early days. . . ). The goal is to equip you with the tools and concepts to evaluate and compare existing technologies (cutting through the rampant marketing crap), understand fundamental trade-offs between the goals … Continue reading Grok the Modern Vision of Blockchains
Grayson’s Art Club
"Grayson Perry, one of Britain's leading artists, brings the nation together through art, making new works and hosting masterclasses set to unleash our collective creativity during lockdown."—Grayson's Art Club Annoying DRM on mobile, but bookmarking for when I'm on a more DRM friendly platform.
Meritocracy, Intelligence & Education
"...we need to dismantle meritocracy.DeBoer is skeptical of "equality of opportunity". Even if you solve racism, sexism, poverty, and many other things that DeBoer repeatedly reminds us have not been solved, you'll just get people succeeding or failing based on natural talent......One one level, the titular Cult Of Smart is just the belief that enough … Continue reading Meritocracy, Intelligence & Education
Brook
"The reality is that societal stigma limits young people’s ability to take control of their sexual health, enjoy healthy relationships and explore their identities.We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudices and championing equality so that all young people can lead happy, healthy lives."—https://www.brook.org.uk/ Relationship and sex education that seems inspired compared to what is … Continue reading Brook
The Last Acceptable Prejudice
"We should focus less on arming people for a meritocratic race and more on making life better for those who lack a diploma but who make important contributions to our society — through the work they do, the families they raise and the communities they serve. This requires renewing the dignity of work and putting … Continue reading The Last Acceptable Prejudice
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