The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Hannah Frankman
The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom — all in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Michael Gibson: How Philosophy Helps Build Companies

    Michael Gibson is a co-founder of the Teal Fellowship and then built the investment firm 1517, both of which invest in young people without college degrees to build start ups. Before his academic apostasy, he was working towards a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford. He has written on innovation and technology for MIT’s Technology Review, National Review, the Atlantic, and City Journal. In this episode, we explore the correlation between entrepreneurs and people interested in philosophy, how people who aren’t on a traditional academic tract can get benefit of liberal arts through independent study. This is Michael’s second appearance on the podcast. You can listen to the first episode here Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - 1517 Annual Events 7:03 - Welcoming Controversial Topics 12:40 - The Correlation between Founders and Philosophy 23:53 - What Separates Philosophy from Science? 29:05 - The Politicization of Higher Education 32:03 - The Power of Hands on Experience for the Great Thinkers 38:20 - Is Philosophy Necessary for Building Things? 50:21 - Why Didn't Michael Explore Academia? 51:59 - Has the Study of Philosophy Helped Michael with is VC Work 54:44 - How Thinking Differently Helps You in Business 58:38 - Advice for Those Pulled to Philosophy 1:03:28 - Has Analytic Philosophy Reached it's Limit? 1:06:34 - How to Connect with Michael 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: Michael Gibson: College is Dead. We Just Don’t Know it Yet A Theory of Justice - John Rawls Anarchy, State, and Utopia - Robert Nozick Zero to One - Peter Thiel Chariots of Philosophical Fire - Michael Gibson Superintelligence - Nick Bostrom Connect with Michael Gibson: Twitter: @william_blake Contact form: 1517.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.

    1 h y 8 min
  2. 19/12/2024

    Laura Williams: Writing for the Real World

    Laura Williams is a ghostwriter, editor, and the current managing editor at the American Institute for Economic Research. In this episode, we explore the many cases for teaching writing in today's social media and AI-driven world: as a form of self-discovery, a way of building credibility, a tool for developing and refining thoughts, and a means of joining the historical conversation around ideas. We also address the declining writing standards in American education and discuss how parents can nurture a love of writing for their children Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 4:26 - Cheating with AI 8:22 - Cultivating a "Good" Assignment for Students? 14:40 - What is Being Lost When Using AI to Replace Writing? 17:31 - Teaching for the Real World 21:59 - What is "Good" Writing 28:38 - The Five Paragraph Essay 32:04 - Moving Beyond Academic Overtone in Writing 36:30 - The Paramedic Method of Editing 38:18 - The Case for Writing 47:22 - Using Writing to Grapple with Other People's Thinking 54:05 - The Declining Standard of Writing 59:46 - Who Are we Writing For? 1:06:59 - Writing for the Betterment of Oneself 1:12:10 - How Parents Can Encourage Their Kids to Write 1:17:47 - How to Connect with Laura 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: Purdue Owl - Paramedic Method On Writing - Stephen King Bird By Bird - Anne Lamott Politics and the English Language - George Orwell Shitty First Drafts - Anne Lamott Connect with Laura Williams: Website: https://www.thatghostwriter.com AIER: https://aier.org 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.

    1 h y 19 min
  3. 12/12/2024

    Thomas Hogan: The First Semester at America's Newest University

    Thomas Hogan is a professor of Economics at the University of Austin, where he is making a return to academia after spending years in the business world. Thomas has worked in finance and business, and served as the Chief Economist for a US Senate Community. In this episode, expect to learn about Thomas’ first term teaching at UATX and the culture they are fostering at America’s newest university. You’ll learn about the approach Thomas is taking in his classroom applying a socratic, discussion based format for his seminars, and employing the Chatham House Rule during classroom debates. You’ll also learn about the development of the curriculum at UATX and why economics is so important for people to understand, regardless of what field they’re going into. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:44 - The First Term at University of Austin 6:13 - The Faculty Experience at the University of Austin 10:16 - The Polaris Project and Thomas' Classroom 20:38 - What Brought Thomas to UATX 25:22 - What Led Thomas to Teaching 26:57 - UATX vs. George Mason 31:04 - Setting a Culture for Debate 36:31 - The Chattam House Rule 42:02 - The Hiring Process at UATX 47:18 - The Structure of Classes at UATX 51:50 - The Importance of Economics 59:31 - The Economic Literacy Level Thomas Hopes For from His Students 1:05:42 - Works of Economics that Were Influential to Thomas 1:11:02 - UATX Bitcoin 1:15:04 - Economic Learning Resources for Beginners 1:17:33 - How to Connect with Thomas' Work 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: Friedrich Hayek A Conflict of Visions - Thomas Sowell Capitalism & Freedom - Milton Friedman Economics in One Lesson - Henry Hazlett The Tuttle Twins Books I, Pencil - Leanord E. Reed Connect with Thomas Hogan: UATX Website: https://discover.uaustin.org/ AIER Articles: https://aier.org Inside UATX (Substack): https://uatx.substack.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.

    1 h y 20 min
  4. 05/12/2024

    Michael Horn: Disruptive Innovation & The Future of Education

    Michael Horn is a professor at the Harvard School of Education and author of multiple books including "Disrupting Class" co-authored with Clayton Christensen, and most recently “Job Moves”. Michael’s work focuses primarily on innovation and the future of education. In this episode, you'll learn about the trends Michael observes in K-12 and higher education, his perspective on promising educational innovations, and how the evolving job market is reshaping education. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - Disrupting Class 5:32 - Working with Clayton Christianson 10:42 - Successful Early Education 13:47 - How Clayton Christianson's Work has Influenced Michael's Life 18:10 - Why Michael is So Invested in Education Innovation 22:38 - How Can Higher Ed Be Better? 26:28 - How the Job Market Influences Education 29:56 - Exciting Innovations in Education? 34:21 - What Forces Cause Constriction in Education? 41:36 - Can College Be Replaced? 46:43 - Positive Disruption in Higher Ed 51:02 - Job Moves 57:50 - Education Disruptions That Michael is Optimistic About 1:03:06 - How to Connect with Michael 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: Disrupting Class - Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson, Michael Horn How Will You Measure Your Life - Clayton Christensen Job Moves - Michael B. Horn Connect with Michael Horn: Substack: https://substack.com/@michaelbhorn x: https://x.com/michaelbhorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.b.horn/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn 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.

    1 h y 5 min
  5. 21/11/2024

    Matt Bateman: How Bad is AI-Enabled Cheating?

    Matt Bateman returns to the Hannah Frankman Podcast for the third time! Matt is the co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, one of the largest networks of Montessori schools in the world. Matt was a former philosophy professor at universities and is an expert in early childhood development. This episode is all about AI in education. Expect to learn about the developments that have taken place since ChatGPT became widely available, the presence of cheating with AI and how to combat it, AI products that Matt is excited about, and how to prepare kids for a world infused with AI. We also discuss the components of a traditional education that are still important for kids to learn, even when certain tasks can be outsourced to AI. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Matt Bateman 1:59 - AI in Education 2:59 - Matt's Experience Using AI with His Kids 7:32 - Why Do Children Lose Interest in AI Tools So Quickly? 9:54 - Are AI Tools Really for the Parents 12:55 - When Does AI Become Useful for Students? 15:50 - How AI Leads to Cheating in School 24:17 - Why Are We So Bad at Teaching Writing in America 29:45 - What is Being Lost by Using Chat GPT 41:40 - How Matt Uses AI in His Work 45:00 - Preparing Kids for an New World 54:20 - Parameters Around Screen Time and Technology for Children 1:01:59 - Technology in the Montessori Classroom 1:07:43 - What Matt is Excited About in AI 1:13:27 - Should Parents Encourage AI for their Kids? 1:15:08 - Using AI Effectively as a Student If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Matt Bateman: website | guidepostmontesorri.com website | montesorrium.com twitter | @mbateman twitter | @montessorium twitter | @guidepostschools 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.

    1 h y 20 min
  6. 14/11/2024

    Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy

    Samantha Westmoreland is a former public school teacher and is currently the writer-in-residence at Guidepost Montessori. She possesses deep knowledge of the Montessori pedagogy and approach. In this episode, you'll learn about the Montessori approach to literacy, its effectiveness in teaching reading, and why Montessori students often surpass average reading levels. We discuss the engaging reading and sound games that make learning fun, and how Montessori capitalizes on the critical window when children are most receptive to language acquisition. We also explore practical tips for parents interested in adopting a Montessori approach to teaching literacy at home. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - The Montessori Approach to Literacy 4:04 - Samantha's Career as a Public School Teacher 8:17 - The Draw to Montessori 11:35 - Montessori vs. Public School in Stages of Development 13:14 - Literacy in Montessori 17:23 - The Sweet Spot of Language 21:56 - How Does Montessori Introduce Children to Language? 24:22 - Sound Games & Learning to Read 32:06 - Writing Before Reading 36:45 - How Public Schools Teach Literacy 39:40 - Is Formal Instruction Necessary to Learn How to Read? 44:36 - Why Do Montessori Students Love to Read? 47:45 - Preparing Toddlers to Read 49:48 - Helping Children Who are Resistant to Reading 52:36 - Teaching Older Children to Read 55:27 - Top Advice for Taking a Montessori Approach as a Parent 59:53 - The Power of Phonetics 1:01:28 - Where to Connect & Learn More 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: Dr. Montessori’s Own Handbook - Maria Montessori Montessori From the Start - Paula Polk Lillard & Lynn Lillard Jessen Connect with Samantha Westmoreland: Twitter | https://x.com/_samantha_joy Substack | https://higherground.substack.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.

    1 h y 5 min
  7. 07/11/2024

    Madison Adkins: A Crash Course in Education Marketing

    Madison Adkins is a Praxis graduate who currently works with Hannah to help market alternative education programs and brands. Expect to learn about Madison's journey as a high school and college dropout and how it influenced her current work. We explore our approaches to marketing alternative education programs, including common mistakes educators make, our process for refining clients' brand positioning and messaging, and best practices for various platforms to help brands effectively communicate their message and achieve their goals. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - The Work Hannah & Maddie do with Brands 5:30 - Maddie's Education Story 10:20 - How Maddie Dropped Out of High School 11:45 - Pushback from Dropping Out 17:19 - Marketing Alternative Education 24:09 - How We Help People Build Brands 28:10 - Philosophical Interviews 30:13 - Most Important Questions to Ask 36:24 - The Problem with Generic Mission Statements 41:17 - How to Create a Good Mission Statement 51:18 - Finding Balance Between Growth and Goals 55:26 - Platform Breakdowns 57:32 - Translating Your Message into Content  1:02:10 - The Visual Aspect of Content 1:04:38 - Biggest Mistakes That Creators Make 1:07:38 - Most Surprising Insights About Education Marketing 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: Walking on Water - Derrick Jenson The Teenage Liberation Handbook - Grace Llewellyn 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.

    1 h y 13 min
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