“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”
That quote comes from Albert Einstein. He also said it’s a miracle that curiosity survives formal schooling.
So the guy who we often associate with brilliance was no fan of school. There’s a good reason for that.
The educational system that’s been in place over the last century isn’t about enlightening and empowering individuals. Quite the opposite.
It’s the factory model here in the U.S. In Germany, they originally referred to it as the gymnasium approach.
The system is designed to produce good soldiers and good workers. People who will be punctual and follow their orders reliably.
This is why the modern education system neglects the subjects of money and finance. It’s also why the history and economics we get is overly simplistic. And these days hyper-politicized.
To me, this is educational malpractice.
Fortunately, there’s a solution. Two solutions, actually.
For adults, it’s Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom. This is a platform with over thirty online courses – each taught by an expert in the field.
Most of these courses center around history, economics, and classical philosophy. There are also some fascinating courses on mythology, science fiction, and the culture of early America and the American frontier.
I’ve finished seven of these courses so far. They are fantastic. This is the college education I wish I received.
For anyone interested, just go right here for more information:
And for children, the solution to educational malpractice is the Tuttle Twins Series.
This is a set of thirteen illustrated children’s books. Each book focuses on a specific lesson.
The Golden Rule… personal responsibility… basic entrepreneurship… simple economics – the Tuttle Twins series covers it all. And it does so in a way that’s fun. My kids love these books.
And here’s the best part…
The team behind this series is doing a massive Black Friday sale right now. Anyone who purchases this week can get 75% off their bundle options.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the titles.
For more information on the bundles and the individual books, just go here:
The Tuttle Twins Books Collection
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.