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The Dark Origins of American Education
In today's episode, we'll unravel the unsettling origins of the American public education system, as detailed in Chapter 2 of "The Underground History of American Education" by John Taylor Gatto. Join me as we explore the connections, shifts in values, and the use of compulsion that have shaped our educational landscape.
Episode Highlights:
The Prussian Connection
A Disheartening Shift in Values
The Role of Compulsion
The Geneticist’s Manifesto and Bionomics
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