Gnothi Seauton: An Old Kind Of School
The post argues that true learning goes beyond schools and universities: it is an ongoing thread of self‑education woven from books—especially audio and memoirs—and real…
Schools, teachers, students, curriculum, self-education, learning how to learn, science and math.
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The post argues that true learning goes beyond schools and universities: it is an ongoing thread of self‑education woven from books—especially audio and memoirs—and real…
The post is an impassioned call for self‑directed learning: it argues that true wisdom comes from using subtle analogies to connect new ideas with familiar ones and that students…
The post argues that conventional schools act more like babysitters than teachers and rely too heavily on memorization, so students should transfer to better schools or pursue…
The author argues that a lack of education is the greatest threat to global security and that children’s future depends on free, effective schooling that grants them both…
The post argues that self‑directed, curiosity‑driven learning—building an integrated library of modern works rather than relying on formal teachers—creates the real wisdom needed…
The post argues that our current school system produces “fake” education—students graduate without truly mastering the material—leading to confused adults who feel lost and…
The author argues that “fake” schooling—mere cramming for diplomas and rote tests—fails to educate, leading to crime, misery, and national instability; he proposes real schools…
With gentle steps out of our comfort zone, this post invites us to pursue curiosity by setting clear directions and planting seeds that lead to learning; it encourages choosing a…
The post celebrates lifelong learning as an evolving, layered process that blends varied disciplines—art, dream‑making, mechanics, urban exploration, photography, and island…
A vision of a future where education becomes the engine that lifts humanity out of its cognitive biases and unites diverse peoples—Yawanawa, Romani, Maasai, Samoyeds, Rotumans,…
The post reflects on how stepping into a new “edge” – a sacred space where we learn a fresh language and expand our vocabulary – becomes an anchor that sharpens thought and…
The post outlines an ambitious four‑book project aimed at reshaping education, governance, rights, and everyday knowledge through technology and collective storytelling. Book One…
Schools and teachers, universities, and politicians had a chance to deliver real education, yet politics often eclipses it, creating a hollow feeling. The post points out the…
The post uses a garden metaphor to describe humanity’s development, with people as individual flowers that grow best when they share and build on each other’s ideas. It argues…
The post celebrates the power of individual curiosity and creative thinking as the glue that holds society together, arguing that true learning springs from personal ideas rather…
The post argues that humanity’s progress depends on the continuous transmission of knowledge through books and self‑driven learning; it criticizes modern schools as failing to…
The post argues that true learning comes from hunger, love, and enjoyment, and it must be approached in a logical sequence with the right pace; if you learn things out of order…
The post begins with a poetic sketch of how cultural labels and predictions of inevitable nuclear war—driven by generational indoctrination—set the stage for global conflict. It…
In the post, the author envisions a new era where younger generations will abandon blind mistakes and recognize that borders—political, cultural, religious—divide and weaken…
A vision of lifelong, open, student‑centered learning that frees education from indoctrination, simplifies ideas, and unites humanity in shared wisdom.
Authors invite friends to create free audio‑video lectures as new schools, arguing that current schooling is broken and leads to memorization. By collaborating in groups they aim…