AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Playing With Unicorns
#23 Synthesis: The startup scaling up the most innovative ideas from Elon Musk's school
May 15, 2021
Chrisman Frank, Co-founder and CEO of Synthesis, discusses the lack of innovation in education and the need for first principle thinking. They explore the benefits of mixing age and ability levels in education. The importance of teamwork and division of tasks is emphasized through a simulation game called 'Art for All'. Creating complex tasks for highly intelligent students and the development of practical problem-solving skills are discussed. The concept of infinite games and the mission to accelerate human progress through education is explored. The fundraising journey and the power of purpose and community in changing education are also discussed.
43:32
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The education system has not evolved significantly over time, and to reinvent it, we need to question the assumptions we have been making about education.
- Synthesis offers a unique approach to education by creating complex simulations and challenging students to think critically and solve problems collaboratively, fostering important skills like teamwork, decision-making, and budgeting.
Deep dives
Synthesis: Revolutionizing Education with Innovation and Technology
In this podcast episode, Chrisman Frank discusses Synthesis, a startup that aims to transform the future of education. He emphasizes that while technological progress has revolutionized various aspects of society, the education system has remained relatively unchanged over 2,500 years. Synthesis takes inspiration from Elon Musk's school, Astra, and combines it with scalable online platforms to create an enriching educational experience. Through complex simulations and collaborative problem-solving, Synthesis aims to develop critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork skills in children. By providing a practice environment for learning, Synthesis challenges the traditional education system and fosters a growth mindset in students.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode