The Daily Dad Austin Kleon: “Our Kids Need Bullsh*t Detectors!"
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Mar 29, 2025 
Bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon chats about the unique challenges of parenting in the digital age. He shares a Stoic lesson on self-worth, highlighting the importance of teaching kids to discern online validation. Kleon discusses strategies for meaningful car rides with his children and emphasizes nurturing creativity and media literacy. He challenges the notion of superficial communication in our society, advocating for genuine dialogue and deeper connections in parenting.
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Stoic Lesson for Kids
- Teach kids about what they can and can't control.
- Focus on doing your best work, regardless of external validation.
Narcissism and Mastery
- Fame from mastery differs from fame from mere exposure.
- People obsessed with a craft find humility, unlike those seeking attention.
Cheap Talk
- Our culture encourages “cheap talk,” prioritizing quantity over quality.
- This constant chatter creates a culture of bullshit and makes it difficult to discern valuable information.
