(Conversation recorded on March 21st, 2024)

Show Summary:

On this episode, Nate is joined by philosopher and educator Zak Stein to discuss the current state of education and development for children during a time of converging crises and societal transformation. As the pace of life continues to accelerate - including world-shaking technological developments - our schools struggle to keep pace with changes in cultural expectations. What qualities are we encouraging in a system centered on competition and with no emphasis on creating agency or community participation? How is unfettered technology and artificial intelligence influencing youth - and what should parents, adults, and teachers be doing in response? What could the future of education look like if guided by true teacherly authority with the aim to create well-rounded, stable young humans with a sense of belonging and purpose in their communities?

About Zak Stein:

Dr. Zak Stein is a philosopher of education, who is cofounder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. He is the Co-founder of Civilization Research Institute and the Consilience Project. He is also the co-founder of Lectica, Inc. He is the author of dozens of published papers and two books, including Education in a Time Between Worlds.

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00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Zak's Background
6:57 - Educational Collapse in History
9:37 - The Pace of Education
13:06 - Screens and Education
18:22 - Competition and Testing
24:20 - History of American Education
27:10 - The Education of the Rich
29:20 - What is Education For?
35:23 - Relativism
39:24 - Value
46:40 - Standardization
53:30 - Teachers and Parents
1:01:34 - Community and Nature
1:04:12 - Distributed Educational Hub Network
1:10:04 - Pathways to Change
1:21:31 - AI and Education
1:41:37 - Mental Health
1:48:18 - Personal Advice
1:51:23 - What Would You Do with a Magic Wand?