Schools, teachers, students, curriculum, self-education, learning how to learn, science and math.
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In the post, the writer reflects on creative growth, arguing that each new artwork should surpass its predecessor, and stresses how a comprehensive, real‑life…
The post argues that many of society’s systems—grades, borders, wars, prisons, schools—are mere games or rituals that mask underlying problems such as poverty and…
The author argues that the traditional school system relies on rigid pre‑requisite classes, timed lectures, and rote memorization designed for state tests rather than genuine…
The author reflects on human nature as an inherent drive toward growth, safety, and self‑education, arguing that wars, poverty, and weak schooling systems have thwarted the…
The post argues that learning any new skill—whether a language, programming, or art—is driven by practical context rather than textbook theory; just taking classes produces rote…
The post argues that learning is most effective when tailored to an individual’s own pace and interests; formal schooling often fails because it imposes fixed sequences and…
Each child is a unique creation, and humanity must craft a culture that inspires, nurtures, and educates—an architecture of art where wisdom, not manipulation, guides life. The…
The author reflects on reshaping our world by uniting cultures through education, arguing that only by ending global poverty—via universal income banks and free schooling—can…
The post argues that true learning comes from following your curiosity—combining art and programming, mastering tools like regular expressions through hands‑on practice—and that…
The post argues that the current education system is deliberately designed to make students feel inadequate, relying on memorization and standardized tests rather than true…
In this post the author reflects on how children remember and expose their teachers’ lies, thanks to their growing connectivity and knowledge. The writer argues that as people…
I spent my college years oscillating between philosophy and art, first struggling through a dull Descartes‑centric course that left me craving deeper insight into Žižek’s ideas…
The post argues that conventional schooling—studying hard, cramming, and attending unsequenced lectures—fails to give meaning to tests or true knowledge; it portrays education as…
The post weaves together art, philosophy, and lived experience as the forces that shape personal growth, using imagery of trails, filaments, and learning stages to show how early…
The post claims that the grade‑centric, punishment‑driven system of standardized schooling steals joy from true learning, and that only self‑education can revive learning before…
In this post, the author extols the virtues of “Bush Babies,” portraying them as audacious, intelligent, and artistically inclined. They claim that engaging in art from early…
Using a playful analogy that starts with Carl Sagan’s quip about baking an apple pie to “invent the universe,” the post explains how simple 3‑D objects such as apples can…
Humans are built on ancient technology, with knowledge acting as our batteries; advertisers plug electric scooters and sugary drinks into the “battery compartment” of our ears,…
In this reflective post the author describes how a series of creative pursuits—painting realistic hair, re‑meshing complex 3D jewelry shapes, uploading audio files beyond free…
The author argues that those who oppose humanity’s advancement are essentially liars—people who manipulate truth to maintain their own power and who keep the world in a state of…
The post argues that modern schooling often relies on temporary memorization rather than true understanding, leading students to be unable to explain what they “know” even when…
The post argues that schools force students into learning math and physics mainly to preserve accreditation, but many teachers are ill‑prepared or over‑dependent on rote methods,…
The author argues that learning is an interconnected, enjoyable process where one can juggle multiple subjects and switch between them as interests evolve; he claims that…
In 1804 Earth had 1 billion people; in 25 years it will reach 10 billion. The author proposes that the only solution is to build powerful, beautiful schools that bring real…