The Motivated Mind

7 Dangerous Lessons Taught In Schools

Oct 5, 2023
Guest
John Taylor Gatto
John Taylor Gatto, celebrated educator and author, discusses the 7 dangerous lessons taught in schools. He highlights the lack of relevance and context in traditional education, stifling students' potential and discouraging individual development. Gatto also explores the harmful effects of emotional dependency and intellectual suppression. He advocates for decentralizing education and promoting alternative options.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Dangerous Lessons Taught in Schools: Lesson 1 - Confusion
03:05 • 4min
3
The Dangers of Traditional Education Systems
06:54 • 3min
4
Switching Focus and Emotional Dependency in Education
09:31 • 3min
5
Dangerous Lessons in Traditional Schools
12:51 • 8min