School Sucks: Higher Education For Self-Liberation
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"Logic is man’s method of reaching conclusions objectively by deriving them without contradiction from the facts of reality—ultimately, from the evidence provided by man’s senses. If men reject logic, then the tie between their mental processes and reality is severed; all cognitive standards are repudiated, and anything goes; any contradiction, on any subject, may be endorsed (and simultaneously rejected) by anyone, as and when he feels like it." -Any Rand “Nazism and Subjectivism,” The Objectivist, Feb. 1971 Topic: Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss the foundational concepts in the science of logic. We use the work of Leonard Peikoff (Objectivism: The Philosphy of Ayn Rand and An Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology) as our guide. Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are. -Why truth is more important than comfort -Subjectivism -Percepts to Concepts -The Stolen Concept -The Problem With Objectivism -Attitudes and Values -Approach, Communicating Effectively Objectivism (5 Branches of Philosophy) 1. Metaphysics 2. Epistemology-Logic 3. Ethics 4. Politics 5. Aesthetics Metaphysical Laws 1. Identity 2. Causality 3. Non-Contradiction Bumper Music: "If I Ruled the World (Instrumental)" NAS Look Closer: Logical Fallacies Basics http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/toc.htm Ayn Rand Lexicon http://aynrandlexicon.com/ Objectivism: The Philosphy of Ayn Rand http://attitudeadjustment.tripod.com/Books/OPAR.htm An Introduction to Objectivism Part1 - Lecture by Leonard Peikoff http://youtu.be/cW-xUEYaBnU http://TragedyandHope.com http://www.tragedyandhope.com/ Rand's Razor http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/rands_razor.html Achieving “mind like water” through Getting Things Done http://www.alanfurth.com/achieving-mind-like-water-through-getting-things-done/ Trivium http://www.triviumeducation.com/trivium/
"Logic is man’s method of reaching conclusions objectively by deriving them without contradiction from the facts of reality—ultimately, from the evidence provided by man’s senses. If men reject logic, then the tie between their mental processes and reality is severed; all cognitive standards are repudiated, and anything goes; any contradiction, on any subject, may be endorsed (and simultaneously rejected) by anyone, as and when he feels like it." -Any Rand “Nazism and Subjectivism,” The Objectivist, Feb. 1971 Topic: Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss the foundational concepts in the science of logic. We use the work of Leonard Peikoff (Objectivism: The Philosphy of Ayn Rand and An Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology) as our guide. Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are. -Why truth is more important than comfort -Subjectivism -Percepts to Concepts -The Stolen Concept -The Problem With Objectivism -Attitudes and Values -Approach, Communicating Effectively Objectivism (5 Branches of Philosophy) 1. Metaphysics 2. Epistemology-Logic 3. Ethics 4. Politics 5. Aesthetics Metaphysical Laws 1. Identity 2. Causality 3. Non-Contradiction Bumper Music: "If I Ruled the World (Instrumental)" NAS Look Closer: Logical Fallacies Basics http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/toc.htm Ayn Rand Lexicon http://aynrandlexicon.com/ Objectivism: The Philosphy of Ayn Rand http://attitudeadjustment.tripod.com/Books/OPAR.htm An Introduction to Objectivism Part1 - Lecture by Leonard Peikoff http://youtu.be/cW-xUEYaBnU http://TragedyandHope.com http://www.tragedyandhope.com/ Rand's Razor http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/rands_razor.html Achieving “mind like water” through Getting Things Done http://www.alanfurth.com/achieving-mind-like-water-through-getting-things-done/ Trivium http://www.triviumeducation.com/trivium/
Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik A teacher from New York calls in to explain the rationale behind his school's recent iPhone ban. We also discuss surviving government school with a high school junior from Canada. This is hour one of the 5-17-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.
Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik A teacher from New York calls in to explain the rationale behind his school's recent iPhone ban. We also discuss surviving government school with a high school junior from Canada. This is hour one of the 5-17-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.
Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik Katie was pursuing a public school teaching career. Then she discovered the Philosophy of Liberty. I had a similar experience. This is hour one of the 5-17-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.
Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik Katie was pursuing a public school teaching career. Then she discovered the Philosophy of Liberty. I had a similar experience. This is hour one of the 5-17-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.
Topic: In October of 2011, Stephanie Murphy, George Mandrik and I discussed our experiences with the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign. I was recently contacted by Shaun Bowen, a Ron Paul 2012 campaign worker, who heard the episode and wanted to offer an alternative point of view. Bumper Music: "In Motion" Trent Reznor Look Closer; 106: A Young Person's Guide To Politics (Appendix A) - Ron Paul, The Final Fantasy http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-19T06_33_27-07_00 "Democracy--the god that failed: the economics and politics of monarchy" By Hans-Hermann Hoppe http://books.google.com Freedomain Radio-True News 5: The Truth About Voting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igbBItLemsM Democracy Is Not Freedom by Rep. Ron Paul, MD http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul233.html FDR1980 Walter Block vs Stefan Molyneux vs Ron Paul! http://www.freedomainradio.com/DesktopModules/UltraNewsArticle/Read.aspx?Portalid=1&ArticleId=2470 Could the Bay State’s Ron Paul-loving delegates ruin Romney’s coronation? http://thephoenix.com/boston/news/137998-could-the-bay-states-ron-paul-loving-delegates-ru/
Topic: In October of 2011, Stephanie Murphy, George Mandrik and I discussed our experiences with the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign. I was recently contacted by Shaun Bowen, a Ron Paul 2012 campaign worker, who heard the episode and wanted to offer an alternative point of view. Bumper Music: "In Motion" Trent Reznor Look Closer; 106: A Young Person's Guide To Politics (Appendix A) - Ron Paul, The Final Fantasy http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-19T06_33_27-07_00 "Democracy--the god that failed: the economics and politics of monarchy" By Hans-Hermann Hoppe http://books.google.com Freedomain Radio-True News 5: The Truth About Voting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igbBItLemsM Democracy Is Not Freedom by Rep. Ron Paul, MD http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul233.html FDR1980 Walter Block vs Stefan Molyneux vs Ron Paul! http://www.freedomainradio.com/DesktopModules/UltraNewsArticle/Read.aspx?Portalid=1&ArticleId=2470 Could the Bay State’s Ron Paul-loving delegates ruin Romney’s coronation? http://thephoenix.com/boston/news/137998-could-the-bay-states-ron-paul-loving-delegates-ru/
UStream-only bonus show after the 5/10/12 live show. Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST. -Mickey's communication/connecting efforts -Non-Violent Communication -Zingers! -Baby Boomers -Experiences with medication -School Walk-Outs -Wikipedia and Information Literacy
UStream-only bonus show after the 5/10/12 live show. Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST. -Mickey's communication/connecting efforts -Non-Violent Communication -Zingers! -Baby Boomers -Experiences with medication -School Walk-Outs -Wikipedia and Information Literacy
Our first crack at producing a live radio and streaming video show. Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik This is all but three segments of the 5-10-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST. Look Closer: Motivation Problem or Hidden Disability? http://www.uniquelygifted.org/motivation.htm Help School Sucks: Become A Monthly Subscriber http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/
Our first crack at producing a live radio and streaming video show. Co-Hosts: Osborne, Mandrik This is all but three segments of the 5-10-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST. Look Closer: Motivation Problem or Hidden Disability? http://www.uniquelygifted.org/motivation.htm Help School Sucks: Become A Monthly Subscriber http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/
Announcing the debut of the School Sucks Live Show on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream. Thursdays at 10pm EST Plus some segments from my recent appearance on Free talk Live (5/6/12) and parts of an interview on Live Free FM. Bumper Music: "Space Wrangler" Widespread Panic "Stop-Go" Widespread Panic Look Closer: Liberty Conspiracy http://libertyconspiracy.com/ Flaming Freedom - Bringing the flame to freedom http://flamingfreedom.com/ Live Free FM http://livefree.fm/ Free Talk Live http://www.freetalklive.com/ Help School Sucks: Become A Monthly Subscriber http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/ Help School Sucks, Tragedy and Hope and John Taylor Gatto:
Announcing the debut of the School Sucks Live Show on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream. Thursdays at 10pm EST Plus some segments from my recent appearance on Free talk Live (5/6/12) and parts of an interview on Live Free FM. Bumper Music: "Space Wrangler" Widespread Panic "Stop-Go" Widespread Panic Look Closer: Liberty Conspiracy http://libertyconspiracy.com/ Flaming Freedom - Bringing the flame to freedom http://flamingfreedom.com/ Live Free FM http://livefree.fm/ Free Talk Live http://www.freetalklive.com/ Help School Sucks: Become A Monthly Subscriber http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/ Help School Sucks, Tragedy and Hope and John Taylor Gatto:
Cevin Soling, the director of the documentary The War On Kids joins me to discuss the film, his research and the pathologizing of normal youth behavior. Fortunately the 2009 film is now back in the news. Bumper Music: "Living In A Box" by Living In A Box Look Closer: thewaronkids.com http://www.thewaronkids.com/ Colbert Report http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/256926/november-30-2009/cevin-soling The War On Kids (Trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlnwm11d6II
