Radical Personal Finance 929: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 13: Teach Logic and Philosophy(So They Can Use Their Smart Brains Better)
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Apr 12, 2023 AI Snips
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Logic As A Foundational Skill
- Teaching logic gives children a framework to self-coach, spot scams, and resist emotional manipulation.
- Logic underpins all subjects and preserves clear distinctions like right/wrong against cultural relativism.
Dyslogia: The Hidden Learning Dysfunction
- Omitting logic training creates 'dyslogia'—an inability to think clearly akin to dyslexia for reading.
- Modern curricula often prioritize social skills and feelings over precise critical thinking.
Teach Propaganda Alongside Logic
- Teach children about propaganda and social conditioning using works like Edward Bernays' Propaganda.
- Combine logic study with propaganda analysis to spot herd thinking and manipulation.