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Schools, teachers, students, curriculum, self-education, learning how to learn, science and math.

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Twisty Little Passages

The post argues that traditional schooling reduces learning to abstract, memorized content, with teachers measuring success through GPA and standardized exams rather than true…

There Is A Great Being Within You

The author argues that school teachers merely provide answers, while true learning comes from studying great historical figures and their ideas—those who constantly asked “what…

The Future Legacy

In this reflective essay the author argues that grades and exams are only superficial markers of success—what truly matters is the lasting legacy you build through a balanced…

The Experimental Class

The post describes a student’s journey from high school through college and into work, framed by a series of classroom incidents. It opens with an awkward moment in a news class…

So, What Is Learning Anyway?

The post begins by distinguishing “teaching” (someone else instructs you) from “learning” (you actively seek knowledge) and notes that studying for exams is often just…

The Way The World Is

The post begins by praising humanity as great thinkers, dreamers, and leaders, then laments that our systems still fail—students are overcharged for education, mental health is…

For Contributions To Human Kind

The author urges a student to pursue a prestigious prize by following a deliberate path: early SAT preparation, enrollment in a top university, entry into cutting‑edge research…

Bad Grades Are Meaningless Grades

The post claims that modern schools have turned into profit‑driven businesses where grades and standardized tests drive teachers’ pay, forcing students into rote memorization…

Real Education Is Everywhere

The post argues that ordinary school education is limited while “real” learning—rooted in personal interests and practical projects—is far richer: it starts by encouraging you to…

Exceptional Ability As A Tool For Thinking

The author introduces “Exceptional Ability” as a personal measuring stick—a way of thinking about one’s own talents beyond the usual school‑to‑college path—first noting its…

Get Mad: Of High School And Music

The post argues that high‑school music lessons should move beyond rote theory and instead focus on hands‑on creation—using tools like LMMS to produce full albums of ten songs—and…

How To Easily Learn Anything And Everything

The author argues that traditional schools pick subjects arbitrarily, force students into memorization rather than real learning, and ultimately fail to provide meaningful…

A Note On Self Education And Entrepreneurship

The author argues that while school and college open doors, they are only part of the journey; individuals must take responsibility for their own learning, pursue self‑education…

A Note On Learning Mathematics For Real

The author argues that learning math needs a long‑term purpose: just memorizing calculations is not enough. He suggests using free hardware like a Raspberry Pi Zero to program…

Fix Schools

The author argues that humanity’s key tasks—curing aging and disease, redefining money, ensuring food and shelter—all hinge on a single element: fixing schools. He claims schools…