The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Dan Sanchez: Learning Out Loud

Aug 1, 2024

Dan Sanchez, a writer and Senior Fellow at FEE, shares his inspiring journey into the world of independent learning and writing. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a teaching tool for young minds. Listeners discover his innovative approaches to developing fellowships and educational programs that foster a love for learning. Sanchez recounts his transformation from a science enthusiast to a pivotal figure in the Liberty Movement, advocating for individual autonomy and experiential education.

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Dan Sanchez emphasizes the significance of self-awareness in personal growth, as individuals uniquely identify their learning gaps and aspirations.

Writing is presented as a fundamental educational tool that enhances understanding and fosters engaging discussions on complex topics like liberty and economics.

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Unique Individual Potential

Each person's potential is distinct, and only they can truly comprehend what leads to their success and happiness. Individuals have exclusive access to their ideals and preferences, which shapes their personal growth journey. Since everyone has a unique mental model, only they can identify the gaps in their knowledge and determine what they need to learn next. This emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in realizing one's capabilities and pursuing personal development.

Internalize to Master: The Art of Writing

01:24

Empowerment Through Self-Improvement

01:15

Intro

2min

From Reading to Writing: A Journey into Libertarian Thought

5min

A Journey from Science to Education

15min

Innovative Approaches to Education and Economics

5min

From Stenography to Economic Influence

7min

Refining the Writing Curriculum

8min

Empowering Education Through Individuality

28min

Dan Sanchez is a writer and Senior Fellow at FEE where he is the Director of Content and Editor. Dan and Hannah worked together at Praxis and ran the Cole Summers Fellowship together.

In this episode, expect to learn Dan’s journey becoming an intellectual outside of academia through his own studying and learning, his approach to developing fellowships and coaching programs inside of FEE and why he feels like writing is such an important mechanism to teach young people as a tool for thinking.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:24 - How Dan Came to Be a Writer in the Liberty Movement

7:38 - Dan’s Time Working at a Science Museum

10:54 - Dan’s Time at UC Berkeley

14:07 - Cultivating a Love for Learning

16:55 - How Dan Found Himself Working at FEE

23:06 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

24:04 - Dan And Hannah’s Work Together

25:49 - Designing Educational Programs