Podcasts about elite education

  • 36PODCASTS
  • 39EPISODES
  • 50mAVG DURATION
  • 1MONTHLY NEW EPISODE
  • Apr 3, 2025LATEST

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024


Best podcasts about elite education

Latest podcast episodes about elite education

Afternoons with Helen Farmer
Discussing Dr Liz O'Riordan's journey from oncologist to patient to wellbeing advocate

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 86:54


After a career treating breast cancer, Liz O’Riordan didn’t expect to find herself on the other side of the desk. She tells Helen why she’s now dedicating her life to inspiring other women to take charge of their own wellbeing… Meanwhile, following yesterday's discussion of rising autism rates among kids, one Ma’an backed social entertprise has turned its attention to inclusivity and accessibility at work for an increasing cohort of autistic adults. We meet 13-year old Repton pupil Smayan Sethi, who has just published his first acclaimed novel, Shadows of the New World… And private tuition is big business here in the UAE – but when is it a useful driver for kids, and when does it become unhelpful? Helen asks Ruth Brewer of Steer to Success and Craig O’Brien from Elite Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scene Vault Podcast
Episode 338 -- Andy Papathanassiou on Elite Education and Athletics and How it Propelled Him Toward a Career in NASCAR (1)

The Scene Vault Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 78:01


This week in the first of what will be three installments of our interview, Andy Papathanassiou takes us through his academics-first, athletics-second upbringing in New Jersey and how that helped land him a football scholarship at Stanford. Andy started all four years of his college career, but a major surgery left him at a crossroads in his athletic career. And THAT's when NASCAR first came into the picture. We then take a deep dive into the June 14, 1990 issue of Winston Cup Scene. The paper didn't have anybody on the crime beat, so there was no coverage in this issue of Andy Papa's first race ever and him sneaking into the garage. Rusty Wallace and Ricky Rudd are back at it at Sears Point, while Joe Whitlock turns in another masterful column … this one about his longtime friend Buddy Parrott. And … sadly … short-track legend Butch Lindley succumbs to injuries he'd sustained in a racing accident five years earlier. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See, Hear, Feel
EP117: William Deresiewicz on living a life you are excited to wake up to

See, Hear, Feel

Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 15:03 Transcription Available


What kind of life do you really want to be living? What kind of life has meaning for you? And if you have children, and even, like me, have ones thinkinga about college, what kind of life should they be thinking about? This was a true privilege to speak with William Deresiewicz and hear his thoughts on these questions. William Deresiewicz is an American author and essayist who has written the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, published May, 2024 in a 10th-anniversary edition. Some of his essays are published in his recent book The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society. Mr. Deresiewicz has won the Hiett Prize in the Humanities, the National Book Critics Circle's Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing, and a Sydney Award. He taught English at both Yale and Columbia and is currently serving as an inaugural Public Fellow at American Jewish University. Here's a link to the article that introduced me to his work.  

The Unspeakable Podcast
Is Working At Denny's Better Than Going To College? William Deresiewicz on the zombie apocalypse of elite education.

The Unspeakable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 40:50


Is college pointless? Is an “elite education” more about networking than learning? Returning guest William Deresiewicz has been pondering these questions for more than a decade. They were the subject of his bestselling 2014 book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. That book has just been reissued in a 10th anniversary edition and in this episode, William talks with Meghan about what's changed (i.e. what's gotten worse) and what, if anything, can be done to make things better. They also discuss whether we need affirmative action for men, whether it's better to get a job waiting tables than go to college right after high school, and whether childless people have any standing to talk—or even care—about this stuff in the first place. GUEST BIO William Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist and critic, a frequent speaker at colleges, high schools, and other venues, and the author of five books including the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, which will be published in a 10th-anniversary edition in May 2024. His latest book is The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society. Find his other conversations with Meghan here, here, and here. Want to hear the whole conversation? Upgrade your subscription here. HOUSEKEEPING ✈️ 2024 Unspeakeasy Retreats — See where we'll be in 2024! https://bit.ly/3Qnk92n

Uncertain Things
The Indoctrination of Elite Education (w/ Bill Deresiewicz)

Uncertain Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 90:47


William Deresiewicz — author of (the newly updated) Excellent Sheep, The Death of the Artist, and The End of Solitude — returns to the pod! This time we dive into one of the institutions we love to hate: elite universities. We dwell on and debate the protests at Columbia (et al.), the reasons why it's all gone so wrong, and whether or not the solution is just to raze them to the ground. Check out our ‘Uncertainty' newsletter for updates and rants. To support us and gain access to exclusive content, consider becoming a paid member of Uncertain on Substack. Follow @UncertainPod on your social media of choice.On the agenda:-The context for Excellent Sheep, c. 2014 [2:39-12:21]-The student as customer / PC police officer [12:22-27:32]- The emptiness inside [27:33-40:02]-To fix or ruin the elite reputation? [40:03-49:54]-Getting into the protests & elite failure [49:55-58:58]- What exactly went wrong [58:59-1:08:08]-The answer isn't yoga [1:08:09-1:29:36]Mentioned in this conversation: -Our last conversation with Bill -Vanessa's newsletter on solitude/friendshipUncertain Things is hosted and produced by Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk. For more doomsday rumination, subscribe to: uncertain.substack.com. Get full access to Uncertain Things at uncertain.substack.com/subscribe

The John Batchelor Show
1/2: #HARVARD: Defending Elite Education & What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 13:30


1/2: #HARVARD: Defending Elite Education & What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/04/14/derek_boks_flawed_diagnosis_of_harvards_ailments_150793.html 1910

The John Batchelor Show
2/2: #HARVARD: Defending Elite Education & What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 6:10


2/2: #HARVARD: Defending Elite Education & What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/04/14/derek_boks_flawed_diagnosis_of_harvards_ailments_150793.html 1900 NASSAU HALL

harvard defending hoover elite education peter berkowitz nassau hall
KoopCast
Anti-Doping Education for Ultrarunners with Tammy Hanson, USADA Elite Education Director #221

KoopCast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 83:48 Transcription Available


Tammy Hanson currently serves as the Elite Education Director at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). In this position, she oversees the day-to-day operations of USADA's education and engagement initiatives, drives strategic planning, and develops effective, data-driven programs that focus on clean sport education. Tammy is recognized for her commitment to supporting global anti-doping partners and ongoing international research.Since joining USADA in 2015, Tammy has overseen a nearly twelvefold increase in education reach, highlighted by a significant rise in coach education, and has contributed to the enhancement of audience-specific content and programs.Originally from Wisconsin, Tammy earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 2006 and a Master of Science in OrganizationalLeadership from Colorado State University in 2019. Tammy is passionate about empowering athletes with the tools necessary to compete with integrity.Resources- GlobalDROUSADA Athlete resources2024 WADA prohibited listUSADA Supplement ConnectKoopCast with USADAs Matthew FedorkPodcast on NSAIDS in UltrarunningSUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Status Post Adulting
162. Interview with Paul Millerd of The Pathless Path

Status Post Adulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 72:14


If you've ever wondered if there is an alternative to the traditional corporate life, this episode is for you! Sammie and Michelle had the great pleasure of interviewing Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. We are sharing this episode again because this conversation had a huge impact on us and our listeners. Since we originally aired this episode, Sammie is on the Pathless Path now!  Paul wrote The Pathless Path after straying off the default path. The default path was going to university, getting a good job in consulting, going to business school and back to work. He left his job with no plans, moved to Taipei and changed his life when he decided to walk the pathless path.Paul Millerd Information: The Pathless Path (book)The Pathless Path Podcast (Apple, Spotify) Boundless NewsletterFind the Others Community TwitterShow Notes:The Disadvantages of an Elite Education by William Deresiewicz“Every year I'm renewing my subscription to the company” - Brandon MooreLife Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce FeilerWe have a new giveaway for our replay episode! Send us an email at buildawealthyspirit@gmail.com or leave us a comment at buildawealthyspirit.com to get your copy! Paul has graciously donated books for us to give away.  Listen to Michelle on the Pathless Path Podcast!Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

taipei sammie any age pathless elite education transitions mastering change
The Doctor's Art
Shaping a Soul, Building a Self (with William Deresiewicz)

The Doctor's Art

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 49:38


As an English professor at Yale University, essayist and literary critic William Deresiewicz observed a trend across American higher education that troubled him deeply. Instead of learning to think independently, critically, creatively, and courageously, students were increasingly subscribing to a mode of careerism, credentialism, and conformism that focused on climbing the academic or professional ladder. So what is the value of higher education? As Deresiewicz writes in his 2014 book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, colleges, first and foremost, are supposed to teach you to think, to help you develop a habit of skepticism and the capacity to put it into practice. More than that, college is where you build a soul — your moral, intellectual, sensual, emotional self, through exposure to books, ideas, works of art, and pressures of the minds around you that are looking for their own answers to the big questions. Questions of love, family, God, mortality, time, truth, dignity, and the human experience. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss the search for a meaningful life, the worth of a liberal education, the role of mentorship, the relationship between solitude and leadership, what it means to cultivate moral imagination, and more.In this episode, we discuss: 3:00 - Deresiewicz' approach to teaching during his years as a college professor6:25 - The reason why parents are not ideally positioned to guide their children through questions of what they want to do with their lives 8:02 - What Deresiewicz believes is the purpose of higher education 10:50 - What it means to “shape the soul” of students 17:12 - What we miss when we take a scientistic view of the world 20:45 - The challenge of establishing normative values in society, and why a “moral education” should be prioritized instead28:25 - The search for individualism among students today30:55 - What true leadership looks like and why people in powerful positions in our society do not often exhibit these traits40:28 - What does it mean to have a sense of purpose?43:00 - How young people can work to develop their sense of a calling or purposeWilliam Deresiewicz is the author of four books, including A Jane Austen Education (2011), Excellent Sheep (2014), The Death of the Artist (2020), and The End of Solitude (2022), as well as multiple essays, including Solitude and Leadership (2010) and The Disadvantages of an Elite Education (2008). William Deresiewicz can be found on Twitter/X at @Wderesiewicz.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@

Katherine Boyle and Mike Solana on Liberal Arts Debate and Saving San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 85:31


Katherine Boyle, GP at a16z and Mike Solana, Editor in Chief of Pirate Wires joined Erik, Dan, and Antonio to discuss whether a liberal arts degree is worth it and how to save San Francisco. They cover the drawbacks of the current educational system, the opportunity cost of our educated class, and elitism. This episode originally aired June 17th, 2023. – SPONSORS: SHOPIFY | NETSUITE | MASTERCLASS SHOPIFY: https://shopify.com/momentofzen for a $1/month trial period Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of all e-commerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries. From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/momentofzen NETSUITE: http://netsuite.com/zen NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist. MASTERCLASS: https://masterclass.com/zen get two memberships for the price of 1 Learn from the best to become your best. Learn how to negotiate a raise with Chris Voss or manage your relationships with Esther Perel. Boost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work. If you own a business or are a team leader, use MasterClass to empower and create future-ready employees and leaders. Moment of Zen listeners will get two memberships for the price of one at https://masterclass.com/zen – Sign up for our newsletter to receive the full shownotes: https://momentofzen.substack.com/ – X / TWITTER: @KTmBoyle (Katherine) @micsolana (Mike) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @antoniogm (Antonio) @dwr (Dan) @moz_podcast (Moment of Zen) @TurpentineMedia – TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (03:40) MOZ's first fight - institutionalism vs anti-institutionalism (05:48) The Power of Networking and Elite Education (07:18) The Shift in Educational Trends (09:43) The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions of Tech (11:04) The Importance of Practical Skills in Education (14:30) Sponsor: Shopify | NetSuite (26:00) The Importance of Humanities in Education (30:00) The Importance of Technical Literacy in Society (31:00) Sponsor: MasterClass (35:40) The Problem with Overemphasis on College Education (36:00) Vocational Education (38:20) The Misconception of College Degrees and Job Success (48:15) The Impact of Drug Culture on Cities (50:00) The Role of Tech Industry in Shaping San Francisco (52:00) The Role of the Wealthy in Shaping Cities (53:10) The Influence of Nonprofit Industrial Complex on Cities (58:50) The Evolution of San Francisco's Tech Scene (01:00:45) Political Engagement in San Francisco (01:02:40) The Housing Crisis and Homelessness in San Francisco (01:05:30) The Fentanyl Crisis: A National Security Issue (01:09:50) The Impact of Liberal Arts Education on Career Trajectories (01:22:00) The Struggles of Millennials

Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Excellent Sheep: A Critique of Elite Education's Conformity

Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 13:18


Chapter 1 Understand the idea behind Excellent Sheep"Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" is a book by William Deresiewicz. In this book, Deresiewicz explores the flaws of the modern education system and the pressure placed on students to pursue narrow definitions of success and achievement.Deresiewicz, a former Yale professor, argues that the education system focuses too much on grades, test scores, and prestige, rather than fostering creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of purpose. He criticizes what he calls the "meritocracy" where students are pushed to achieve for the sake of achievement, often leading to a lack of authenticity and fulfillment in their adult lives.The term "Excellent Sheep" comes from a quote by former Yale professor William Sloan Coffin, who said, "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." Deresiewicz sees this as reflective of the conformity and lack of critical thinking fostered by the education system.Through personal anecdotes, interviews with students, and a deep analysis of societal pressures, Deresiewicz offers insights and suggestions for creating a more meaningful education system that values personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of true passions. He encourages students to think critically about their goals and aspirations, and to find their own paths rather than conforming to societal expectations."Excellent Sheep" has sparked much discussion and debate about the current state of higher education and the effects of the pressure to achieve. It offers a critique of the status quo and a call to action for reforming the education system to better serve the needs of students.Chapter 2 Is Excellent Sheep Worth the Hype?The book has received generally positive reviews and has been praised for its critique of the higher education system and its examination of the pressure and conformity faced by college students. It has been described as thought-provoking, insightful, and well-researched. If you are interested in exploring topics related to education, personal development, and the challenges faced by students, you might find "Excellent Sheep" to be a valuable read.Chapter 3 Overview of Excellent Sheep"Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" is a book written by William Deresiewicz that examines the flaws of the education system in America, particularly within elite institutions.The book argues that many elite colleges and universities prioritize the development of narrow skills and the pursuit of prestige over the pursuit of a truly meaningful and fulfilling education. Deresiewicz suggests that these institutions and their students are often consumed with competition, conformity, and achievement, leading to a culture of "excellent sheep" who are focused on getting the best grades, securing high-paying jobs, and maintaining a certain social status, rather than cultivating genuine intellectual curiosity and personal growth.Deresiewicz draws on his own experiences as a professor at Yale University, as well as interviews with students and faculty from various elite institutions, to shed light on the detrimental effects of this education system. He critiques the overspecialization and hyper-competitive nature of these institutions, arguing that they produce graduates who lack the ability to think critically, engage in meaningful social and political discourse, and find true fulfillment in their lives.Additionally, Deresiewicz highlights the impact of societal pressures and...

On The Chain - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News + Opinion
Moral Decay of Elite Education - Left Unhinged Politics - Bitcoin Global Agenda Exposed

On The Chain - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News + Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 61:40


Moral Decay of Elite Education - Left Unhinged Politics - Bitcoin Global Agenda Exposed ------------------------------- *SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN* -------------------------------- *GET A BADASS YETIS NFT* At XRP.cafe with XRP https://otc.one/mint At Supermojo with a credit card https://otc.one/supermojo GET BADASS YETIS COFFEE https://otc.one/BadassYetisBrew -------------- JOIN THE CHANNEL https://otc.one/join OTC MERCH https://onthechain.shop Support ON THE CHAIN https://otc.one/support ------------------- *ON THE CHAIN* ------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO THE OTC PODCAST: https://otc.one/podcast On The Web: https://onthechain.io Follow OTC on Twitter: https://otc.one/otc Join On The Chain Community on Twitter https://twitter.com/i/communities/1599435678995062788 -------------- *JEFF* Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://otc.one/jeff -------------- *CHIP* Follow Chip on Twitter: https://otc.one/chip Listen to Chip's music http://nojoyyet.com​ -------------- *DISCLAIMER:* _All opinions expressed by content contributors that appear on OTC are solely expressing their opinions and do not reflect the views of OTC, its affiliates, or sponsors. Content contributors may have previously disseminated information on a social media platform, website, or another medium such as a podcast, television, or radio. OTC, Content Contributors, Affiliates, or Sponsors are not obligated to update or correct any information. The content contributors are sharing the information which they believe to be reliable. OTC, its affiliates, or sponsors cannot guarantee the accuracy of the opinion shared, and viewers, readers, and listeners should not rely on it. Opinions expressed are not financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions. You must research before you invest in anything. Do not invest based on what someone else is doing or not doing or based on other people's opinions.

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Jeremy Wayne Tate on Reviving Classical Education (Episode 80)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 27:12


Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on Maven“If a text is not offensive to anyone, it probably isn't very important.”In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Jeremy Wayne Tate, the Co-founder and President of the Classic Learning Test.The Classic Learning Test is bringing back a focus on educating the whole human person by focusing on the great works and fundamental philosophical questions about how to live.If you check out the CLT author bank you'll find several Stoic names – which we at Stoa love to see.This conversation focuses on the purpose of education, testing, and how to approach the classics today – all with someone who is in the arena shaping how education is done today.https://www.cltexam.comhttps://twitter.com/JeremyTate41(03:31) Telos and Tests(06:06) Why Go Back To The Classics?(08:17) The SAT(09:09) Elite Education(11:05) The Stoics(12:14) Crucial Questions(16:46) How to Approach the Great Works(20:07) C. S. Lewis***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it's a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Life Examined
A perfect childhood, an elite education, and the horror of schizophrenia

Life Examined

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 51:58


Jonathan Rosen, writer and author of “The Best Minds: The Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions,” tells the story of his childhood best friend Michael Laudor and his demonic battle with schizophrenia. The story is a cautionary tale of what can happen when good intentions lead to the worst possible outcome. Rosen describes how Michael's life spiraled out of control, the challenges of dealing with mental illness, and addresses some of the ongoing failures to help the mentally ill.

The Education of a Value Investor
Sachin Khajuria on His Book, Private Equity, Distressed Investing and Multicultural Backgrounds

The Education of a Value Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 66:54


Sachin Khajuria is an investor and the author of the book “Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win”. He holds two degrees in Economics from the University of Cambridge and has worked aSachin talks to Guy Spier about his education, career, and the characteristics and future of the private equity world. He also touches on topics such as distressed investing, fee structures, and the importance of a multicultural background.Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/m7jv4zsqpfv47nue Contents:(00:00:00) A Career in Private Equity(00:08:11) Elite Education vs. Learning by Doing(00:15:40) How Can Low and High Fee Structures Coexist?(00:24:50) Winner Takes All Structures(00:32:20) On the Inside of the Deals(00:45:12) Distressed Investing: Both Sides of the Coin(00:58:16) Advantages of a Multicultural Identity

Status Post Adulting
105. The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

Status Post Adulting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 70:34


Sammie and Michelle have the great pleasure of interviewing Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. Paul wrote The Pathless Path after straying off the default path. The default path was going to university, getting a good job in consulting, going to business school and back to work. He left his job with no plans, moved to Taipei and changed his life when he decided to walk the pathless path. Paul Millerd Information: The Pathless Path (book)The Pathless Path Podcast (Apple, Spotify) Boundless NewsletterFind the Others Community TwitterShow Notes:The Disadvantages of an Elite Education by William Deresiewicz“Every year I'm renewing my subscription to the company” - Brandon MooreLife Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce FeilerGiveaway: Listen to the end of the episode to find out how to get a signed copy of The Pathless Path Contact Us:email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comIG: @statuspostadulting

taipei comig sammie any age pathless elite education transitions mastering change
Talking in Ovals
15. Scott Davern, Elite Education Lead at USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency)

Talking in Ovals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 71:41


Dave and Alex have on a former athlete of theirs and current Elite Education Lead at USADA, Scott Davern. We talk about the role he played in saving Lock Haven Track & Field and what USADA is and how athletes should be using them as a resource for success!

NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Development
058: Sustainability for Home and Health with Melisa Camp

NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Development

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 60:00


Sustainability is an evolving topic in our culture and in many industries, and real estate is no exception! In this episode, expert Melisa Camp joins Monica to discuss sustainability inside our homes, as well as in the construction of new homes. They talk about new ways to take care of the resources we have, the opportunities in the industry, and how to tend to our health and finances on this journey.   Sustainable products are much more accessible and affordable than they have been previously. As we've all spent so much time in our houses during this pandemic, Melisa and her family have looked into ways to make a healthier home. Air quality can be improved by natural ventilation, air filters (MERV 14 or higher or a HEPA filter), and air cleaning (usually a portable device). Many utility companies offer an energy audit, which is a great place to start. Some other easy fixes anyone can do are weather stripping, sealing your ductwork, and foam air sealing. A tankless water heater is another good option to conserve water and energy if that's something you're looking to replace. Plants are another great way to improve your air quality!   For listeners with families, there are several ways you can get your children and your family involved in making more sustainable choices. Melisa shares some things that she has done including different school initiatives, contests, and recycling crayons and sneakers. Finding ways to involve the children is a great way to make sustainability part of their lifestyle. Melisa talks about “upcycling” and some of the things she has done recently to minimize waste in her house. In addition to environmental waste, there is also digital waste! Our digital activities take energy and resources, and it's not something we tend to think about on a day-to-day basis.   There is a lot happening in the solar industry right now. Solar power is a renewable, clean source of energy. Melisa shares her experience with solar power on a house she built last year; because the tenant doesn't use that much energy, it's actually a net-positive home. If you use solar power that's connected to the grid, your community benefits from any energy you don't use. If you're off-grid, your extra energy goes into a battery to be used at a later time. If you have the capital, Melisa suggests purchasing or financing solar panels, rather than leasing them.   One thing to note as an agent when it comes time for the appraisal — make sure you use the green and energy-efficient addendum. The appraisal process is extremely important in getting a good value. As the REALTOR®, you need to be a good communicator, and that starts with contacting the lender so you can get a competent solar appraiser. Whether you're a listing agent or a buyer's agent, take the lockbox off the house so the appraiser has to call you before going out, and you can vet their experience. For listing agents, collect any information about modifications or efficiencies early and often so you can have a more successful transaction for your client.   Green housing differs from region to region. For agents in different areas, you should look into what incentives might be available in your market, as well as what energy options are most efficient in your area. Some places are better for solar power, and other places may be better for wind power.   The construction industry is helping to eliminate waste and inefficiency. They continue to get more efficient as they are learning, and building codes continue to raise the bar. Melisa talks about what some custom builders do with their waste by donating what they can from old properties, as well as including healthy features, like the sound in a space and natural lighting. It takes building to the next level with a focus on health.   Sustainability and climate restoration are what Melisa has devoted her life's work to. All REALTORS® should take NAR's GREEN Designation coursework — it will change the way you do business with your clients. Our future is up to us taking action today, and it starts with small changes and educating ourselves.   Tweetables:   “That's the biggest advice I would give to anybody, is just start. You don't have to do it all right now, just find some low-hanging fruit.” — Melisa Camp   “The kids are my why — why do I care about all of this? Because I care about leaving the place better than I found it for the future generations.” — Melisa Camp   “You have to balance what you need, what you can afford, what's available, and what's your lifestyle.” — Monica   Guest Links:   Thecrayoninitiative.org Gotsneakers.com Pvvalue.com WellCertified.com   Additional Links:   Crdpodcast.com   Onlinelearning.realtor for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates   crd@nar.realtor   Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks   Additional Bio:   Melisa Camp has been a REALTOR® for 13 years. Melisa lives in Arizona and has been teaching on green-related topics for 10 years in her company, Elite Education. She is the President of a non-profit she started in 2016, called Sustainable Real Estate Education.   Camp has served with NAR in many ways — on the NAR GREEN Resource Council she was awarded the EverGreen Award in 2011 on NAR's Sustainability Group Committee and she has presented at NAR Annual for six years.   The Center for REALTOR® Development has some new online education coming up soon that Melisa has been a part of — more to follow on that soon!   Melisa's other interests — motherhood, of course, and foremost — are working with the USGBC and helping with the Green Team at her children's school. Melisa has served on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association of Realtors®.   Greenhomesphoenix.com

ACS Podcasting Network
What if...1956?

ACS Podcasting Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 12:15


What if...1956?, Hassan Ezzelarab, International School of Elite Education, Egypt. My Take on History- How does the past affect the present and/or the future? Honorable Mention in the category, My Take on History, in the Grades 5-8 Division.

World Teacher Podcast
How Art Education Can Save the World with Terrence Ho

World Teacher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 104:06


Gareth speaks with Terrence Ho, a high school art teacher and intrepid global adventurer, who uses art education to open minds, develop local communities, and to deepen global sister city relationships. Tensions between art and capitalism, and the pitfalls of elite education are also discussed. 

Lennon Courtney Left Alone
The Opportunity Issue

Lennon Courtney Left Alone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 33:38


THE OPPORTUNITY ISSUEWelcome to Lennon Courtney Left Alone, a podcast about conversations we have when we’re left alone.This week it’s The Opportunity Issue. This week we talk about opportunity as a place and a privilege and how we all need to acknowledge our own privilege blindness.BUT WAIT! Before you listen to this week’s issue, please take this opportunity to show us your support. Simply leave a short positive review and give us five stars at this link where you can tell us how we’re your favourite podcast. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.And while you’re here, let us take this opportunity to thank you for listening! Until next Thursday...Sonya and Brendan. OUTSIDE THINGS: READ - “The Smokescreen of meritocracy”: Elite Education in Ireland and the reproduction of class privilege by Margaret Kennedy University of Limerick and Martin J. Power University of Limerick READ - Profiling Barriers to Social Inclusion in Ireland - ESRI reportLISTEN - How I Built This with Guy Raz - Norma Kamali episodeFOLLOW, FOLLOW: Follow Lennon Courtney on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, You Tube and LinkedInFollow Brendan on Insta and Twitter and Facebook. Follow Sonya on Insta, Twitter and LinkedIn. Shop the latest Lennon Courtney collection at Dunnes Stores. Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe. Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan. Media, general enquiries or just to say hi:... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Policy Punchline
Rob Henderson: Human Nature, Luxury Beliefs, and the Second-Order Consequences of Elite Education

Policy Punchline

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 117:44


Rob Henderson is a Gates-Cambridge Scholar pursuing a PhD in social psychology at Cambridge University, UK. His experience led him to develop insights on the upper class, luxury beliefs, human nature, and other topics in social psychology that we discuss in this interview. Rob’s upbringing was turbulent to say the least and shaped him to be a conservative. He bounced around foster homes and experienced the loss of his loved ones at a young age. Having graduated at the bottom of his class in high school, he decided to enlist in the US army. Then, as a veteran, he subsequently enrolled in Yale University as an Eli Whitney undergraduate student. Given his working-class and military background, studying at Yale shocked him as the elite higher education culture was not anything like the army or his childhood. Luxury beliefs are those that act as status symbols for the elite. In the past, the elites showed their wealth and status by having luxury goods. However, since it’s much easier to obtain luxury items today, the elites now have to display their status by having a set of “luxury beliefs.” For example, in the 60s, the elite advocated for polygamy as they viewed monogamy was outdated. This belief had a lot of serious second-order consequences as seen from 1960-2005, when the number of working class children who grew up in a two-parent household fell from 95% to 30%. Meanwhile, 95% of children from the affluent class grew up in two-parent households in both 1960 and 2005. In this case, the luxury belief of polygamy harmed only the working class, as growing up in a two-parent family is essential to having a nurturing and stable childhood. During the recent Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020, a lot of college students who previously had not been involved in social justice or cared about BLM suddenly took up the banner of social justice. Is this in some way a luxury belief? More importantly, who gets to create these luxury beliefs? Are professors and scholars in charge? Mega billionaires? Hollywood celebrities? Media personalities?... Rob interestingly said that the “second tier” elites (elites that are still affluent but not at the top of the social hierarchy) normally create these beliefs. Our conversation segwayed to college education policies as Rob pointed out that the policies that the affluent enact to supposedly help the underprivileged don’t necessarily work. He criticized educated people’s emphasis on college diplomas for underprivileged kids, saying that the focus should be on stabilizing families, instead, and that education is really a red herring. In a newsletter, Rob tells the story of a Yale professor who was forced to resign over an unpopular email and of Jordan Peterson being disinvited from Cambridge for a speaking event. He says that one of the trends he’s seen in these elite institutions is “observing social mobs cancel people for dissenting against orthodoxy.” We asked Rob to further elaborate his thoughts on cancel culture on college campuses. How severe is it? Is it really as big of an issue as some conservatives make it to be? We eventually trace issues from cancel culture to luxury beliefs back to human nature. We know that people feel more true to themselves when they go along with social influences. Why is this, and what is the implication for thinking for oneself? Is what one believes in dependent from the social environment one grew up in? If people feel most authentic following the beliefs of their social environment, how could one break from the beliefs that shaped one’s upbringing or that were most popular at places like Yale and Cambridge? We eventually end on a discussion on the polarization of the American society today. Rob discussed whether polarization is built into human society and what forces a socially cohesive society to the extremes.

Reimagine Work
Curating Goodreads Remotely (Uri Braum, CEO of The Browser)

Reimagine Work

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 39:57


Uri Bram is the CEO of The Browser which runs regular newsletters to help people find good articles, podcasts, and videos to read. He has been living as a digital nomad for over seven years and also runs The Browser as a remote company. We chat about Uri’s own journey, what it's like working with Robert Cottrell (who reads 10-12 hours a day), his early experiences becoming a kindle best-selling, how he thinks about running a remote company and some of his favorite reads worth checking out. Articles/Books mentioned In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays, Bertrand Russell Derek Parfit, Reasons and Persons Leadership & Solitude, William Deresiewicz Disadvantages of an Elite Education, William Deresiewicz Seeing Like a State, James Scott How Ghost Is Structured for the Long-Term The Great Works of Your Life, Cope Ada Palmer, Ex Urbe Susan Bryson, Aftermath Salary Negotiation: Make More Money, Be More Valued, Patrick McKenzie ------------------------- To find ways to support Boundless, Click here Subscribe to a weekly e-mail on life, work & the creative path

Palladium Podcast
Palladium Podcast Ep 39: Saffron Huang on New Elite Education

Palladium Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 90:31


Saffron Huang joins Wolf Tivy to expand on her recent Palladium article on Harvard, particularly about the ways in which elite education can be re-imagined to route around the problem of managerialism.   Saffron Huang is a graduating senior at Harvard in Applied Mathematics and Government. She is currently working on various projects related to Chinese institutions, technology ethics, and AI. She can be found on Twitter at @saffronhuang.

EduK8
Stanford Graduate and CEO Honor Gunday of Paymentwall shares his thoughts about Elite Education

EduK8

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 49:28


CEO/Founder of a leading Fintech Company PaymentWall elucidates why Stanford may not produce the best team members for your company. Honor Gunday provides frank and honest insights about International vs. US Education and many more didactic thoughts. You'll want to invest your next run or drive listening to one of the most talented entrepreneurs in today's FinTech marketplace. Who's his hero? Honor is also Founder of Terminal3 and FasterPay Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Business Coaching Masterclass
Masterclass - E287 - The 13 Principles of Elite Education - Part 1

Business Coaching Masterclass

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 6:30


THE ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE THERAPY & LIFE COACHING: Presents a Daily Breakdown of Essential Business and Life Skills. FREE: BUSINESS & LIFE & LANGUAGE COACHING SESSION: mailchi.mp/9f8ce916de23/i6c1qbao7x YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/gwhnsa?feature=mhee INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/graham.w.hendrey/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/graham.hendrey TWITTER: twitter.com/HendreyW LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/graham-william-hendrey BOOKS: Principles For Leadership & The Laws Of Leadership mailchi.mp/9f8ce916de23/i6c1qbao7x CONTACT: gwhnsa@gmail.com

Business Coaching Masterclass
Masterclass - E288 - The 13 Principles of Elite Education - Part 2

Business Coaching Masterclass

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 7:00


THE ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE THERAPY & LIFE COACHING: Presents a Daily Breakdown of Essential Business and Life Skills. FREE: BUSINESS & LIFE & LANGUAGE COACHING SESSION: mailchi.mp/9f8ce916de23/i6c1qbao7x YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/gwhnsa?feature=mhee INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/graham.w.hendrey/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/graham.hendrey TWITTER: twitter.com/HendreyW LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/graham-william-hendrey BOOKS: Principles For Leadership & The Laws Of Leadership mailchi.mp/9f8ce916de23/i6c1qbao7x CONTACT: gwhnsa@gmail.com

The Other F Word: Conversations About Failure
William Deresiewicz on The Current College Crises

The Other F Word: Conversations About Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 46:06


Author and essayist William Deresiewicz discusses his book “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” and the current college admissions scandal. William got his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from Columbia University and has taught at Yale University. Following his article, 'The Disadvantages of an Elite Education' in 2008 which went viral, William wrote “Excellent Sheep” which examines how elite colleges are failing young kids. In this fascinating conversation, William shares his views on the epidemic of mental distress amongst college students who can't navigate their way outside of school. He discusses how parents have failed their children by getting caught up in status anxiety, where they produce a child that looks good on a college application, but lacks the resiliency, energy and optimism to truly know themselves and be happy. Find out more about Bill and his book @: www.billderesiewicz.com And check out his article here

Homeschool Parents Podcast
Ep8 - John Taylor Gatto's 14 Principles of an Elite Education discussed

Homeschool Parents Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 57:38


Kevin and Joy go through the list of 14 Principles of an Elite Education presented by John Taylor Gatto, 20th century educator. As we go through them together, we enjoy the overlap with classical education and specifically the principles of education discovered by Charlotte Mason. Enjoy!

Launch Your Teens Podcast
Elite Education Leads to a Happier Life. True or False? 

Launch Your Teens Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 9:56


Launch Your Teens Podcast EPISODE 2 Title: Elite Education Leads to a Happier Life. True or False?  (8 min) Is it really true that elite private education is so enriching that it automatically leads to a happier, more fulfilled life after college? What does the research say? In this episode you'll learn 6 jaw-dropping, research-backed facts that just might make you think, "Wow—maybe the Ivy League isn't such a good idea after all." You'll also learn why "for profit" colleges should be avoided like the plague, and which great colleges are likely to be far better bargains than your local state university. Links mentioned in this episode: Poll: Prestigious Colleges Won't Make You Happier in Life or Work by NPR's Anya Kamenetz Collegedata.com That Local State University May Not Be Your Bargain Option by Jeannie Burlowski You can find hundreds more debt-free college articles at JeannieBurlowski.com. Learn the easiest way to write an iTunes review at: JeannieBurlowski.com/REVIEW/   What is the Launch Your Teens podcast? At Launch Your Teens, parents of kids ages 12–26 learn how to set their kids up to graduate college completely debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love—even if they don’t get a single scholarship. If you're new to Launch Your Teens, be sure to listen to all of episode 1 as soon as you can. It's just 23 minutes long, and it gives you all the most important foundation you need for this journey. Who is Jeannie Burlowski? Jeannie is a full-time academic strategist, speaker, and podcast host, and she is the author of the book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. Her speaking, podcasting, and writing help parents set their kids up to graduate college debt-free and move directly into careers they excel at and love. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, USA Today, NerdWallet, and US News and World Report. Jeannie also helps students apply to law, medical, business, and grad school at her website GetIntoMedicalSchool.com. You can follow her on Twitter @JBurlowski. This episode is sponsored by Signature Orthodontics in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Online at SignatureSmilesMN.com.

Pioneer Africa
The Power of Access

Pioneer Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 25:00


On this last episode of Season 1, Catherine Namwezi talks about the power elite universities hold and how they can be made more accessible to African students. Now the Head of Scholarships for the Oxford Africa Society, Catherine shares her incredible childhood story growing up in Uganda and her learnings from realizing a 100.000 USD international crowdfunding campaign to secure her spot at one of the top universities in the world.

Thinking Allowed
Elite education

Thinking Allowed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 28:18


ELITE EDUCATION: Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which the most prestigious schools and universities around the world sustain inequality. Debbie Epstein, Professor of Cultural Studies in Education at Roehampton University, talks about a far reaching study looking at the origins and costs of the 'export' of the British public school to other countries including Hong Kong and South Africa. Also, Natasha K. Warikoo, Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education consider how elite students in America and Britain think about merit, race and privilege having gained admittance to one of the world's top universities. Producer: Jayne Egerton.

Effortless English Podcast | Learn English with AJ Hoge

14 Secrets To Elite Education with John Taylor Gatto and AJ Hoge. To be in the top .1% you need an elite education. How do you create an elite education if you are not super rich? Learn how in this Effortless English Show. https://effortlessenglishclub.com/14-secrets-elite-education

secrets john taylor gatto elite education aj hoge
Women and Public Policy Program Seminar Series
Opting Out among Women with Elite Education: Evidence, Causes, and Societal Consequences with Joni Hersch

Women and Public Policy Program Seminar Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2014 70:20


Hersch’s research shows that female graduates of elite institutions have lower labor market involvement than their counterparts from less selective institutions, with the gap most pronounced among those with children, and especially mothers with an MBA. This talk will provide recent evidence on opting out among women with elite education and examine the role of differences in preferences as well as economic factors in explaining the grater tendency of elites graduates to have lower labor market activity. We will also address societal consequences of reduced labor market activity among women graduates of elite institutions on prospects for women to advance through the professions, whether workplace inflexibility is an important barrier to women’s professional advancement, and implications for intergenerational equity. Speaker: Joni Hersch, Professor of Law and Economics, Vanderbilt University

New Books in Education
William Deresiewicz, “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” (Free Press, 2014)

New Books in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 39:52


“Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League.”  This was the headline of a recent New Republic article that reverberated across the internet recently, going viral as it was shared over 160 thousands times on Facebook. The author of this piece, Dr. William Deresiewicz, joins the New Books in Education podcast to discuss his new book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life (Free Press 2014), which further elaborates upon his recent viral article and another from 2008,  “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education“. In Excellent Sheep, Deresiewicz draws on his decades of experience at Ivy League institutions; first, at Columbia where he did his undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then later at Yale where he taught for a decade. With an insiders view and a critical lens, he dissects what education at these types of institutions has become. He asserts that the hypercompetitive nature of elite institutions has taken away from self-discovery of students, a key facet to innovation and creativity. Deresiewicz’s book also confronts the social implications of a less meritocratic elite system of education. Particularly, he is concerned by the kind of elites that are being produced by prestigious education in America, with graduates that disproportionally pursue careers in self-serving fields like finance. Like his past viral essays, Excellent Sheep is a thought-provoking look at American society and provides keen insights into the world of elite education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
William Deresiewicz, “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” (Free Press, 2014)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 39:52


“Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League.”  This was the headline of a recent New Republic article that reverberated across the internet recently, going viral as it was shared over 160 thousands times on Facebook. The author of this piece, Dr. William Deresiewicz, joins the New Books in Education podcast to discuss his new book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life (Free Press 2014), which further elaborates upon his recent viral article and another from 2008,  “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education“. In Excellent Sheep, Deresiewicz draws on his decades of experience at Ivy League institutions; first, at Columbia where he did his undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then later at Yale where he taught for a decade. With an insiders view and a critical lens, he dissects what education at these types of institutions has become. He asserts that the hypercompetitive nature of elite institutions has taken away from self-discovery of students, a key facet to innovation and creativity. Deresiewicz’s book also confronts the social implications of a less meritocratic elite system of education. Particularly, he is concerned by the kind of elites that are being produced by prestigious education in America, with graduates that disproportionally pursue careers in self-serving fields like finance. Like his past viral essays, Excellent Sheep is a thought-provoking look at American society and provides keen insights into the world of elite education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in American Studies
William Deresiewicz, “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” (Free Press, 2014)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 39:52


“Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League.”  This was the headline of a recent New Republic article that reverberated across the internet recently, going viral as it was shared over 160 thousands times on Facebook. The author of this piece, Dr. William Deresiewicz, joins the New Books in Education podcast to discuss his new book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life (Free Press 2014), which further elaborates upon his recent viral article and another from 2008,  “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education“. In Excellent Sheep, Deresiewicz draws on his decades of experience at Ivy League institutions; first, at Columbia where he did his undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then later at Yale where he taught for a decade. With an insiders view and a critical lens, he dissects what education at these types of institutions has become. He asserts that the hypercompetitive nature of elite institutions has taken away from self-discovery of students, a key facet to innovation and creativity. Deresiewicz’s book also confronts the social implications of a less meritocratic elite system of education. Particularly, he is concerned by the kind of elites that are being produced by prestigious education in America, with graduates that disproportionally pursue careers in self-serving fields like finance. Like his past viral essays, Excellent Sheep is a thought-provoking look at American society and provides keen insights into the world of elite education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Public Policy
William Deresiewicz, “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” (Free Press, 2014)

New Books in Public Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 39:52


“Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League.”  This was the headline of a recent New Republic article that reverberated across the internet recently, going viral as it was shared over 160 thousands times on Facebook. The author of this piece, Dr. William Deresiewicz, joins the New Books in Education podcast to discuss his new book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life (Free Press 2014), which further elaborates upon his recent viral article and another from 2008,  “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education“. In Excellent Sheep, Deresiewicz draws on his decades of experience at Ivy League institutions; first, at Columbia where he did his undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then later at Yale where he taught for a decade. With an insiders view and a critical lens, he dissects what education at these types of institutions has become. He asserts that the hypercompetitive nature of elite institutions has taken away from self-discovery of students, a key facet to innovation and creativity. Deresiewicz’s book also confronts the social implications of a less meritocratic elite system of education. Particularly, he is concerned by the kind of elites that are being produced by prestigious education in America, with graduates that disproportionally pursue careers in self-serving fields like finance. Like his past viral essays, Excellent Sheep is a thought-provoking look at American society and provides keen insights into the world of elite education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices