While we have our eye on the higher education debt bubble that just passed $1 Trillion, the average cost of K-12 private schooling is up 26% in just the last 4 years. And Americans are taking out a record amount in loans to pay for it.
"I feel" does not cut it in today's complex world
Recent conversations remind me of a troubling point. We're in an age dominated by people who begin arguments on virtually every topic with, "Well, I feel..."
This poisonous phrase increasingly passes for valid critical thinking. Such thinking is especially true in America.
This poisonous phrase increasingly passes for valid critical thinking. Such thinking is especially true in America.
The Benevolence of the Aristocrats
People who cite history need to display at least a veneer of intellectual honesty when referencing historical arguments. This is particularly true in a modern America, where much of our population is ignorant of history beyond last week.
Interactivity, Relevancy, Immediacy
Fifteen years ago, someone attending a talk would expect a speaker to stand up and deliver 45 minutes to an hour of speech, with a few minutes for questions at the end. Attendees didn’t expect too much interactivity, relevancy or immediacy regarding their own concerns. Now, EVERYONE expects that.
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