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Short & Curly

A World Without … Schools

Sep 12, 2023
Exploring the purpose of schools and the control they have over children's education. Reflecting on the lack of freedom in school and discussing thoughts from students about a world without schools. Examining whether schools should focus on future jobs or on helping kids be happy and their best selves. Encountering friendly aliens from Andromeda and considering the elimination of schools.
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  • The podcast explores the concept of schools as restrictions on freedom and highlights the control exerted over students' lives and lack of autonomy.
  • The podcast challenges the conventional purpose of education and suggests that schools should prioritize the holistic development and well-being of children.

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Schools as a Restriction on Freedom

The podcast explores the concept of schools as restrictions on freedom and the contrast between Earth's school system and life on Andromeda. The narrator, disguised as an alien, observes the oppressive nature of schools, highlighting the control exerted over students' lives and the lack of autonomy. In Andromeda, schools do not exist, and children have the freedom to roam and pursue their own interests. This prompts a reflection on the purpose of schools and the limitations they impose on children's learning and development.

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