

#558: Educating A Free Society with Chad Thevenot
Nov 20, 2024
Marty chats with Chad Thevenot, a founding leader of the University of Austin, dedicated to reforming higher education. They dive into the shortcomings of current educational practices and discuss the importance of reintroducing Enlightenment values. Chad critiques the 'woke mind virus' affecting universities and emphasizes the need for diverse viewpoints. They also explore Bitcoin's potential as an innovative funding source for education and the impact of decentralization on societal reform.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Bitcoin Synergies in Austin
01:34 • 9min
The Dangers of a One-Sided Education
10:27 • 5min
Reassessing Education: The Impact of the 'Woke Mind Virus'
15:43 • 17min
The Interplay of Culture and Politics in Society
32:34 • 5min
Contrasts and Conversations in Education
38:03 • 15min
Innovating University Endowments with Bitcoin
53:28 • 7min
The Great Migration and Decentralization
01:00:02 • 12min