Podcasts about subversive activity

On today's episode, Phil Christman joins Josiah to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. They explore Postman's intellectual trajectory and legacy, as well as the broader media ecology movement. Did Postman predict Donald Trump? Is Postman a conservative? Would Postman have liked podcasts? All this and more on today's episode.Phil Christman's previous appearance on Fruitless: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49b23bcPre-order Why Christians Should Be Leftists here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802884053/why-christians-should-be-leftists/Check out Phil Christman's Substack The Tourist: https://philipchristman.substack.com/Follow Phil on Bluesky @philipchristman.bsky.socialBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZWDsDrQ0XvDQFWzE6s2ggFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesAmusing Ourselves to Death by Neil PostmanTechnopoly by Neil PostmanThe Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan"The Media Ecologists," Phil Christman on Substack, https://philipchristman.substack.com/p/the-media-ecologists"You Don't Need a Postman To Know It's Mostly Junk Mail," Phil Christman on Substack, https://philipchristman.substack.com/p/you-dont-need-a-postman-to-know-itsTeaching as a Subversive Activity by Neil PostmanTeaching as a Conserving Activity by Neil PostmanThe Disappearance of Childhood by Neil PostmanThe Age of Missing Information by Bill McKibbenWNUF Halloween Special (2013, dir. Chris LaMartina)Ghostwatch (1992, dir, Lesley Manning)71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994, dir. Michael Haneke)Benny's Video (1992, dir. Michael Haneke)Music & audio creditsSunflower (Prod. Lukrembo)Yesterday – bloom."Russia Invades Ukraine Sponsored By Applebee's - CNN Clip (February 24, 2022)," YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6QUsx68DCAIn My Dreams – bloom. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today’s guest is Paul Ross. He is a master hypnotist, master trainer of neuro-linguistic programming, and internationally recognized author and speaker. For over 30 years, he has taught thousands of people the power of language to influence, persuade, sell, heal, and turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Let’s listen to Paul and explore the world of influence, persuasion, and mindset in a practical and incredible way. [00:01 – 04:55] Opening Segment  Let’s get to know Paul Ross. Paul shares a brief explanation of what hypnosis means. Create and expand the state of consciousness. The art of selling decisions and good feelings about the decisions. Paul shares the story about his background. A master hypnotist  He is a former dating coach [04:56 – 15:39] Explore the world of Influence, Persuasion, and Mindset Paul breaks down the real meaning of manipulation. Manipulation is simply the art of capturing and leading the imagination and emotion of the other person, so they convince themselves to do what it is you want them to do. Paul talks about a book titled “Teaching As a Subversive Activity” by Neil Postman. Putting the words back on the student to do the thinking themselves  The art of suggestion and being vague Implied relationship suggestion  Your language structured consciousness shapes your decision and drives your behavior. The power of subconscious communication. Enhance your negotiating skills and process without changing it. [15:40 – 35:15] The Pattern Interrupt The pattern interrupt  giving suggestions to stop and rethink. The more certain you attempt to get, the more the opportunity slips through your fingers. When you interrupt people’s patterns, they become suggestible. The importance of staying neutral in the negotiation process. Transferases The law of compound suggestion. Paul talks about the progress of increasing your negotiation skill and working with him. Using language in relationships and opening people up for different levels of communication. When you want to get to know someone, get curious. Get curious about people’s moment of discovering and uncovering how they find their path. Evoking the process, not the fact. [35:16 – 39:53] Closing segment If your great-great grandkids are to write a book about you, what would you like it to be titled?  The Wizard of Words. Connect with Paul. See the links below.  Paul shares some of his free training programs. Rapid sales accelerator training. 23-minute audio training on how I learn to sell. Final words from me. Tweetable Quotes: “Manipulation is simply the art of capturing and leading the imagination and emotion of other people so they convince themselves to do what it is you want them to do.” –  Paul Ross. “Your language structured consciousness shapes your decision and drives your behavior.” –  Paul Ross. “When you interrupt people’s patterns they become suggestible.” –  Paul Ross.     Resources Mentioned:   Subtle Words that Sell by Paul Ross Teaching As a Subversive Activity by Neil Postman You can connect with Paul on LinkedIn. Or you can visit his website at www.paulrossbook.com/ and to apply for his mentoring program you can visit www.speakerpaulross.com/.   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. I believe that you only need a small axe to build a lasting empire. Let’s start building yours! To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook or check out my website https://smallaxecommunities.com/ and book a call with me.

This book, a lightening rod of controversy, was published in 1969. Authors Neil Postman and a Charles Weingarten leave no stone unturned and don’t sugarcoat when it comes to learning for today’s times. All of what was written in 1969 applies to 2019.

This book, a lightening rod of controversy, was published in 1969. Authors Neil Postman and a Charles Weingarten leave no stone unturned and don’t sugarcoat when it comes to learning for today’s times. All of what was written in 1969 applies to 2019.

Today, the Getting Smart team is talking with Kimberly Mitchell about her new book, Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences, that explores five strategies any teacher or parent can use to promise inquiry and curiosity.   Kimberly Mitchell experienced her first inquiry-based lesson watching a colleague at an international school in Quito Ecuador — and been hooked by the power of inquiry ever since! After working with teachers around the world on developing great inquiry practices, she started Inquiry Partners in 2014 to broaden her reach. Kimberly now teaches several undergraduate courses at the University of Washington’s College of Education, where she continues to ‘walk the talk’ of inquiry.   In this episode, Kimberly speaks about her book, Experience Inquiry, and the five key strategies within it: 1) get personal, 2) get curious, 3) ask more, talk less, 4) explore evidence, and 5) extended thinking time. She gives her thoughts on why teachers should make the time for inquiry, why these five strategies are incredibly important for getting started with inquiry, and why inquiry is such a powerful concept.   Key Takeaways: [:15] About today’s episode. [1:05] About Kimberly’s early education. [3:00] When and where did Kimberly find her calling to teach? [5:00] How did Kimberly originally get to Quito Ecuador? [6:55] What was so inspiring and unique about Kimberly’s time in Quito Ecuador? [8:04] How long was Kimberly at the International School of Athens for? [8:51] How have Kimberly’s experiences teaching internationally helped form her ideas about inquiry? [12:37] Why has inquiry become such a focal point for Kimberly? [15:55] Why ‘getting personal’ and making a connection is the first strategy listed in Kimberly’s book, Experience Inquiry. [17:27] The second strategy of Kimberly’s book: get curious. [18:07] Kimberly’s tips for staying curious. [20:00] Kimberly’s third strategy from her book: ask more, talk less. [23:02] Kimberly’s thoughts on how coaching and ed talk will help teachers become more metacognitive about the balance between questioning and telling. [25:14] The fourth strategy of Kimberly’s book: explore evidence. [27:48] The fifth strategy in Kimberly’s book: extended thinking time. [30:40] Kimberly thoughts on whether or not a mixture of project-based learning and open-ended activities promotes inquiry. [32:55] How and where should teachers make time for large-scale inquiries? [35:56] Why place is powerful — especially paired with inquiry. [37:16] Where to learn more about Kimberly’s work.   Mentioned in This Episode: Inquiry Partners Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences, by Kimberly L. Mitchell University of Washington’s College of Education International School of Athens Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Argentina Teach for All “Dan Finkel: 5 Ways to Share Math with Kids,” Ted Talk Video “New School Formula: Harder Questions and Fewer Answers,” blog post by Tom Vander Ark Teaching As a Subversive Activity, by Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner Teaching with Your Mouth Shut, by Donald L. Finkel The Earshot App Common Sense Media The Wonderment Kimberly’s Twitter: @InquiryFive   For More on Reinventing Teacher Preparation, Check Out: Episode 188 with Jim Tracy of Woodrow Wilson Academy of Teaching and Learning!   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!  

Subversive: “seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution” Fitness. What has it become, and where did it come from? Why are we even supposed to do it? Should we think of “fitness” or just moving and moving with purpose? What does it all have to do beyond a selfie or the individual?…… More The post “Fitness As A Subversive Activity” with Frank Forencich & Michael Campi appeared first on The Lean Berets.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the fifth and final study session on Neil Postman's Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk: How We Defeat Ourselves By the Way We Talk and What to Do About It. Postman is a Suspected Racist, who authored a stack of well regarded literature, including: Amusing Ourselves To Death; Teaching as a Subversive Activity; and How to Watch TV News. A prolific writer, Postman penned 18 books, was a professor of media ecology at New York University, and a critic of technology and the use of words. Students of counter-racism recognize the primary weapon of Racists is the incorrect and deceptive use of words. We'll remember this while investigating Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk. Last week's session explored the different varieties of "propaganda" - emphasizing that emotional attempts to persuade most often work best on groups of people as opposed to individuals. Postman's own White Supremacy may have been revealed as he used written commentary on former Black Panther George Jackson as an example of how "intellectuals" or members of the "the Left" tend to minimize the criminal tendencies of so called revolutionaries. In Gus's view, Postman seemed more sympathetic to Adolph Eichmann, an celebrated Nazi who helped Adolf Hitler kill tens of thousand of people. In addition to possible acts of Racism, Postman also encourage readers to be mindful that words can have multiple definitions. He also suggested exploring what agendas helped fashion the words and definitions being used and how the use of these terms affects people. If this book has been useful, we should have a few extra techniques to boost our counter-racist design of language. #AnswersForMiriamCarey INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943#

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the fourth study session on Neil Postman's Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk: How We Defeat Ourselves By the Way We Talk and What to Do About It. Postman is a White Man who authored a heap of noteworthy texts, including: Amusing Ourselves To Death; Teaching as a Subversive Activity; and How to Watch TV News. A prolific writer, Postman penned 18 books, was a professor of media ecology at New York University, and delivered astute analysis of technology and language. Students of counter-racism understand the primary weapon of Racists is the incorrect and deceptive use of words. We'll remember this while exploring Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk. Last week's session began going into specific brands of "crazy" and "stupid." Postman described how vaguely worded objectives and questions can be greatly bolstered by adding specifics. Postman also described how words and even the architecture of buildings can affect how we speak and think. Specifically, Postman explained how doctors's offices and courtrooms are designed to intimidate and coerce compliance from visitors. Postman also explained how language can feed on itself - meaning people often feel pressured to respond to verbal communication. He explains how this can often lead to infinite exchanges of putdowns and recrimination. If this text is useful, non-white listeners will gain tools to help identify deceptive speech in others and skills to minimize our own "crazy" or "stupid" talk. #AnswersForMiriamCarey INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943#

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the third study session on Neil Postman's Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk: How We Defeat Ourselves By the Way We Talk and What to Do About It. Postman is a Racist Suspect, who authored a number of stnadout texts, including: Amusing Ourselves To Death; Teaching as a Subversive Activity; and How to Watch TV News. A prolific author, Postman wrote 18 books, was a professor of media ecology at New York University, and delivered astute analysis of technology and the use of words. Students of counter-racism understand the primary weapon of Racists is the incorrect and deceptive use of words. We'll keep this in mind while studying Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk. Last week's session allowed Postman to explain what qualifies as "crazy talk" and how that's different from "stupid talk." Post classified the latter as individual fallacy or ignorance, whereas "crazy talk" represents a large number of people verbalizing support of and commitment to incorrect or unjust goals. Speech supporting White Supremacy would be defined as "crazy talk" according to Postman. The text also stressed how metaphors often conceal multiple concepts or messages that influence our thinking and behavior. Critically, Postman explained that words are a critical component of our thinking. Those who create and refine vocabularies exert extraordinary power over people. If this text is useful, non-white listeners will gain tools to help identify deceptive speech in others and skills to minimize our own "crazy" or "stupid" talk. #AnswersForMiriamCarey INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943#

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the 2nd study session on Neil Postman's Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk: How We Defeat Ourselves By the Way We Talk and What to Do About It. Postman is a Suspected Racist, who authored a heap of notable texts, including: Amusing Ourselves To Death; Teaching as a Subversive Activity; and How to Watch TV News. A prolific author, Postman published 18 books, was a professor of media ecology at New York University, and delivered astute critiques of technology and the use of language. Students of counter-racism understand the primary weapon of Racists is the incorrect and distorted use of words. We'll keep this in mind while studying Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk. Last week's session examined the importance of language and listed examples of how reckless use of words errodes comprehension and often generates problems. He took care to emphasize the importance of the "semantic environment," meaning the context and variables that explain what is supposed to be discussed and what words utilized. Postman says that problems also arise when we use terms that don't necessarily correspond to the current environment. If this text is useful, non-white listeners will gain tools to help identify deceptive speech in others and skills to minimize our own "crazy" or "stupid" talk. #AnswersForMiriamCarey INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943#

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the premier study session on Neil Postman's Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk: How We Defeat Ourselves by the Way We Talk And What to Do About It. Postman is a Racist Suspect, who authored a number of standout texts, including: Amusing Ourselves To Death; Teaching as a Subversive Activity; and How to Watch TV News. A prolific author, Postman published 18 books, was a professor of media ecology at New York University, and delivered decades of insightful critiques of technology and the use of language. Students of counter-racism understand the primary weapon of Racists is the incorrect and deceptive use of words. We'll keep this in mind while reading Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk. This book, published in 1976, groups problematic speech into two categories. He defines "stupid talk" as incorrect language use that promotes confusion and incoherence. "Crazy talk" is identified as language that may be correctly structured, but promotes incorrect thinking. Postman brands certain types of Racist speech as "crazy talk." This book, written by a White man, does explicitly mention Racism often; listeners should be vigilant. Postman also provides an array of constructive insight about the way we use words. A crucial aspect of counter-racism involves refine our use of words as tools. #AnswersForMiriamCarey INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943#

David Knuffke Biology teacher, AP Biology Community moderator www.knuffke.com (Deer Park High School -- Deer Park, NY)  Resource of the Week: Poems By Heart from Penguin Classics - Penguin Group USA Each new poem you learn becomes an important part of you who are, and the Huffington Post describes Poems By Heart as “the best poetry app I’ve seen in a while.” Poems By Heart uses brain-training techniques to make remembering poetry easy and fun – in a fast and responsive game. The National Endowment for the Arts calls the app “smart and beautifully designed, with a skillful blend of iconic poetry, memorization techniques, and great gaming.”    Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – David teaches Biology at Deer Park High School on Long Island. It was his first and only teaching job. He was hired in 2004. He works at a great district primarily because it doesn't put a lot of obstacles in front him to prevent him from teaching.   Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher?  – His father taught biology for his entire career. He became a good sounding board when David had questions or concerns, especially early on in his career. It has been nice to have that basis to grow and develop from the beginning. It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. – He's had all sorts of lessons that he thought would be great that just fell short. Early in his career he had info-dense lessons. He thought science was going to drive kids through it. He also realized that his style wouldn't reach certain kids. It helped him realize that it was equally him as well as the students that create the learning equation.   Why is literacy, and particularly, literacy in sciences important? – Science is all about information literacy. It is about assimilating information from all different sources. If a student can't parse through information in a literate capacity, students will face difficulties. Students need to use science to make meaning of the world.    What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  – David loves everything about being in the classroom,. It is the greatest job that he could possibly have. He appreciates the freedoms that he has in his district. He has the ability to make his job what he wants to make it. He's moved to standards-based grading and other things that have been supported and encouraged.   Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher?  -- The major book that David can point to is Teaching As a Subversive Activity. While it is beneficial to science teachers, David also recommends it to anyone that is interested in an inquiry-based approach to teaching should look at this book.     What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom? -- Particularly in science, it is important to stay interested in the discipline. David has been removed from his proper education in biology for over a decade and it has moved so rapidly since then. He also believes is staying curious as a learner. Teachers should be willing to look for new things and try new things in their professional life. One more thing is to do the work. David tries to write everyday. And even though he is critical of his own blogging, he believes it is important to do it and et it out there.   Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? – Dave subscribes to his content list serve run by a state school.

Tim Averill HS English Teacher (Waring School, MA), AP Community Moderator, St. Johnsbury Summer Academy Facilitator   January Contest: Win a Copy of Carol Jago's With Rigor for All by emailing me a lesson that worked (email)    Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – Tim has taught for 44 years at Manchester Essex RHS and, most recently, The Waring School. He grew up in Topeka, KS went to Kansas University, where he obtained a French and English degree, and then Harvard for graduate school. He worked at Manchester from 1971-2005, where he also coached Debate.  The Waring School is a bi-lingual school where all students learn French and travel to France.  Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher? – He believes that example is a great teacher because he had great professors at Kansas University who inspired him. While in Springfield, Harvard had assigned him a master teacher to work with him and that was of great benefit. At Manchester, a couple of colleagues took him under their wing and helped him develop as a teacher. A supportive spouse is also helpful to be there for you when you have good days and bad days.  It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. – Tim has had plenty of examples where he thought something would go well and it didn't. While in Springfield, some kids from another school came over unannounced to visit. Tim relied on his students to tell them that they were not welcome and his students did not side with him. It was an unsetting for him, yet his colleagues reminded him that his students are not going to side with a rookie teacher when there are friends are around. He reminded us that when a lesson goes wrong, we often have the tendency to believe that the failure is a reflection on us,  when it can be a reflection of the material.  Why teach English and the Language Arts? – It is a way for students to know themselves. The purpose of education is for students to get to know themselves, yet Tim believes we are far too career-oriented in education right now.  Too frequently we are teaching them that their value in society is based on what they can produce and consume.   What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  – Taking students to debate and seeing their joy of discovery when they feel empowered. His job as a teacher is to be less and less important as the year goes on because they've gained the confidence to think independently.  Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher? -- This may date him as a teacher but Death at Early Age by Jonathan Kozol and Teaching as a Subversive Activity by Neil Postman.  What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom?  – Participate as much as possible in the culture of the kids. Be at the basketball games, chaperone the dances, volunteer for after-school activities.     Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? – The AP Community. It has 8,775 members. Every teacher can join the community. What can a teacher can do to make students better writers?  – Have students publish their work. Publishing can be as simple as having them read it aloud or enter it into a contest but it makes an assignment exist beyond the teacher and beyond a grade.  Update the cannon. What new work should be included in the school curriculum? --  A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving is a novel that he was overjoyed to see on recent AP exams.