The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Steve Patterson, an author and freelance philosopher, sheds light on the pitfalls of traditional academia. He argues we are in a 'Dark Age' of philosophy, citing foundational errors in mainstream thought. The discussion touches on the flaws in academic prestige, the inadequacies in reading instruction methods, and the importance of empirical evidence over theoretical frameworks. Patterson also promotes Independent Philosophy as a refreshing alternative to corrupt institutions, aiming to foster genuine knowledge through new approaches.

Jon England, the Education Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute, discusses his journey through public education and the challenges of driving innovation within it. He shares his controversial experience with gender and COVID policies that led to an investigation. Jon highlights the bureaucratic hurdles faced by educators and the need for school choice legislation. He passionately advocates for micro schools, explaining how his new association empowers school founders to navigate regulations and create flexible, innovative educational spaces.

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.

Katelyn Donnelly from Avalanche VC discusses Ed Tech innovation, investing in education tech, prediction of future education trends, work in Pakistan on student voucher programs, early childhood education importance, Austin's role in Ed Tech, and startup advice.

Graham Frey, CEO of Hallcraft School Studio, discusses the impact of the education system on boys' self-esteem, the benefits of all-boys schools, and raising sons in the modern world. Topics include why girls find it easier to succeed in school, the decline in male enrollment in universities, and the importance of building a strong educational culture.

Nat Eliason is a blogger, programmer, entrepreneur, and author of the new book Crypto Confidential, where he tells the story of riding the crypto mania wave of 2021, how he learned how to invest in crypto, become a programmer, and signing onto a project that made and then lost him millions of dollars. In this episode, expect to learn Nat’s process of book writing, the importance of memoir style writing in the 21st century, why he thinks social media is mostly a waste of time, how he has learned the skill of learning new things, and why he’s building a Patronage fund for his daughters as an alternative to a college fund. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - The Process and Vulnerability of Writing Crypto Confidential 11:15 - The World Needs More Memoirs (start 15:06 - The Value of Books in the Age of the Internet (Medium) 23:27 - Discerning the Shadow Career Over the Real Thing 25:56 - What Does Success Mean as a Writer? 29:02 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 30:05 - Why Memoirs Might Become More Important in the 21st Century 35:23 - Making Life Decisions off Data 41:27 - The Value of Social Media 51:18 - The Process of Learning New Things 1:05:16 - The Changing Landscape of Work 1:12:40 - The Importance of Being Curious 1:21:49 - Rewiring Dopamine and Writing Style 1:25:53 - Managing Social Media 1:27:53 - Starting a Patronage Instead of a College Fund for Kids 1:37:18 - Recreating and Improving the Community that College Offers If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield Peak - Anders Ericsson & Robert Poole http://letsbeprolific.com Anthology of Balaji - Eric Jorgenson Connect with Nat Eliason: Book | Crypto Confidential https://www.nateliason.com/crypto-confidential Website | blog.nateliason.com Twitter | https://x.com/nateliason Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

John Papola, founder of Emergent Order and host of Dad Saves America, discusses the importance of the family unit, challenges in our culture, and the philosophy behind Emergent Order. Topics include combating cultural counterforces, education system impact, and the driving force behind his guest selections.

Aquinnah Bree is a full time freelance writer with a very unique and interesting education background. She just released her debut novel, A Tempest of Roses In this episode, expect to learn about Aquinnah’s unique education background bouncing between different schools, how she developed a love for writing, why she chose to skip college and build a free lance business, and the process of writing her debut novel. You’ll also hear how her unique alternative education experience prepared her for the work she does now and the art she is putting out into the world. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - Aquinnah’s Experience Releasing Her First Novel 3:18 - Aquinnah’s Unique Education Background 9:04 - How Aquinnah Helped Tailor Her Own Education 11:35 - The Evolution of Aquinnah’s Love for Writing 14:45 - Aquinnah’s Experience as a Pre-Professional Ballerina 17:43 - Why Aquinnah Chose to Write a Novel 25:18 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 26:16 - The Evolution of the Story 33:51 - How Aquinnah Learned to Write 39:25 - How Do You Know a Novel is Ready? 41:21 - Building a Business as a Writer 44:10 - What is Praxis? 47:32 - Full Time Freelancing Instead of College 51:50 - How to Build a Business and a Client Base 59:40 - How Aquinnah Learned to be a Copywriter 1:00:51 - How to Connect with Aquinnah and Find Her Book If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert Connect with Aquinnah Bree: Website | https://www.aquinnahbree.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Ray Girn, co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, discusses building and scaling schools, talent acquisition, culture, Montessori philosophy, and the future of education. Topics include the uniqueness of their approach, scaling classroom structure, building a healthy culture for children, showing the world's beauty to kids, and applying philosophical work to modern business.

Developmental psychologist Peter Gray discusses the importance of play in childhood, alternative education models like Sudbury Schools, and the impact of video games on child development. He explores how children learn through play, mimic adult roles, and how play influences future careers. Gray also shares insights on Montessori, Sudbury, and Waldorf education models, emphasizing the benefits of free play and creativity in children's development.