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#26 Warren Smith. Two teachers fired after helping students think critically.
In this conversation, Warren Smith (Secret Scholar Society) and I explore the journey into teaching, the importance of building relationships with students, and the impact of influential teachers. We discuss the challenges of navigating the education system, the role of courage in education, and the lessons learned from history and leadership. This conversation also delves into the influence of social media on education, the challenge of fostering creativity in schools, and the significance of writing in learning. Warren and I reflect on the current political climate, the importance of authenticity in media, and the need to maintain touch with reality.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro / Journey into teaching
02:43 Building Relationships with Students
05:21 Impact of Mentorship and Influential Figures
07:56 Navigating Job Security and Support
10:24 Influences on Worldview and Critical Thinking
12:54 Lessons from History: The American Revolution
15:18 Courage and Responsibility in Education
18:04 The Role of Education in Shaping Values
20:36 The Unknown and the Pursuit of Creativity
23:09 The Disconnect in Modern Education
25:52 The Power of Storytelling in Learning
29:40 The Impact of Social Media on Attention Spans
32:12 The Evolution of Knowledge and Communication
35:15 The Importance of Writing in Critical Thinking
38:00 Navigating the Digital Age: Reflection and Wisdom
40:28 Authenticity in Podcasting and Media
43:55 The Current Political Climate and Its Challenges
49:50 Warren's experience on the Whatever podcast
54:41 Warren's experience on Whatever podcast continued.
Keywords:education, teaching, storytelling, courage, social media, creativity, history, leadership, authenticity, political climate
Published on 2 months ago