The Field Theory of Parenting

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If you'd like to reflect on your values and identify what sorts of things you value intrinsically, there's a useful and completely free tool for that at clearthinking.org. Intrinsic values are special because they are our most fundamental values. We value them for their own sake and we would continue to value them even if they caused no other effects. You can find the intrinsic values test as well as many other tools and many courses on clear thinking.org.

Why do "antagonistic" teachers exist in popular culture but not in the classroom? What happens to student outcomes when "antagonistic" learning is implemented in real classrooms? What is the Field Theory of Parenting? What are things that we can do for others but can't do for ourselves? How can we notice and utilize costly and unfakeable signals? What is the core definition of civilization? How can we influence others ethically? Is explicit communication always better than implicit?

Duncan wants to leave the universe noticeably different than it was before he arrived, and he's currently trying to do this through making things and teaching people. He has a background in LEGO, parkour, and middle grades education, and is easily manipulated by people quoting Ender's Game. You can find out more about him at thirdfoundation.github.io.

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