

Episode 2263: The Godmother of Silicon Valley on luck, love and fate
Dec 4, 2024
Esther Wojcicki, an influential educator known as the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' shares insights from her extensive experience in education and media. She discusses the transformative role of technology in schools, the need for critical thinking amid pervasive misinformation, and contrasts parenting styles of tech elites with traditional methods. Wojcicki reflects on life's unpredictability, intertwining personal stories of loss with themes of kindness and resilience. She also emphasizes the importance of cooperation in tackling climate change and fostering a better future.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From Garage to Classroom: Technology's Evolution in Education
02:39 • 22min
Navigating the Crisis in Journalism and Fostering Independent Minds
24:12 • 6min
Parenting in Silicon Valley: Balancing Tech and Tradition
30:01 • 8min
Reflections on Abundance and Adversity
37:42 • 10min
A Vision for a Cooperative Future: Tackling Climate and Conflict
47:33 • 4min