Matthew Crawford, a researcher at the University of Virginia and author of the bestseller 'Shop Class as Soulcraft,' dives into the value of hands-on parenting. He shares insights on leading by example through practical skills and fostering resilience in kids. The conversation touches on the importance of community knowledge, especially among enthusiasts, and highlights how shared struggles can forge connections. Crawford also emphasizes balancing technology's role with the need for personal interactions, enhancing both parenting and community bonds.
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Car Repair Anecdote
Matthew Crawford's wife damaged their car's wheel speed sensors and brake line.
He fixed it himself for $75, demonstrating the value of tools and DIY skills.
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Leading by Example
Teach kids practical skills through hands-on experiences.
Model a presumption that the world is understandable and fixable.
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Internet as a Tool
The internet, like physical tools, can be used productively or unproductively.
YouTube tutorials empower individuals to learn new skills and solve problems independently.
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In 'Bowling Alone', Robert D. Putnam presents extensive data showing how Americans have become disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and democratic structures. He argues that this decline in social capital has significant negative impacts on physical and civic health. The book explores various factors contributing to this decline, including changes in work, family structure, suburbanization, and the influence of technology such as television and the internet. Putnam also discusses historical precedents and potential solutions for reviving civic engagement and social connections.
Shop class as soulcraft
an inquiry into the value of work
Matthew Crawford
Matthew B. Crawford
In 'Shop Class as Soulcraft,' Matthew B. Crawford argues that the manual trades offer a unique form of intellectual and personal satisfaction. He critiques modern society's emphasis on 'knowledge work' and the devaluation of manual labor, highlighting the cognitive demands and personal fulfillment that come from working with one's hands. Crawford draws on his own experiences as a motorcycle mechanic and philosopher to illustrate the importance of craftsmanship, self-reliance, and the integration of thinking and doing in meaningful work. The book challenges consumerist culture and advocates for a more humane economy that values and rewards meaningful labor[1][3][4].
Dependent Rational Animals
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Alistair McIntyre
In "Dependent Rational Animals," Alistair MacIntyre challenges the individualistic assumptions of modern philosophy. He argues that human beings are inherently social and dependent creatures, requiring relationships and communities for their flourishing. MacIntyre critiques the social contract tradition, which posits a state of nature where individuals are independent and self-sufficient. He emphasizes the importance of virtue ethics and the role of tradition in shaping moral character. The book explores the nature of human relationships and the importance of social institutions in fostering human well-being. MacIntyre's work offers a powerful counterpoint to individualistic ideologies.
Matthew B. Crawford is an American writer and research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He is a contributing editor at The New Atlantis, and is also a motorcycle mechanic. He is the author of the instant bestseller Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work as well as The World Beyond Your Head and Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road.
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