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.
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Narcissism and Mastery
Fame from mastery differs from fame from mere exposure.
People obsessed with a craft find humility, unlike those seeking attention.
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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.
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Bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon joins Ryan to discuss the challenges of raising kids in the digital age of social media and AI. He shares a recent Stoic lesson he taught his child about handling online validation, his strategies for making the most of car rides with his kids, and the key parenting advice he would offer to new parents.
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