Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 1
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Teach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook
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Lisa Betts-LaCroix: Website | LinkedIn | Super Power U Podcast | Facebook
Nir Eyal: Website | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Nir and Far Podcast
Kerry McDonald: LiberatED Podcast | Website | X | Instagram | Facebook
Shiren Rattigan: Colossal Academy | LinkedIN | Instagram | X
Naval Ravikant: Airchat | LinkedIn | X | Podcast | YouTube
Rachel Thomas: Fast.ai | LinkedIn | X | Facebook
Alycia Wright: Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op| LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
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Books
- Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich
- Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life - Peter Gray
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth
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- Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir Eyal
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhD
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Programming Resources
Math Apps
Educational Communities and Microschools
- Colossal Academy
- Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative
- San Francisco Bay Area Gifted Homeschoolers
- Sudbury Valley School
Tutoring Marketplaces
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Time Codes
00:01:09 — What is Airchat? Naval Ravikant explains the concept of Airchat, an asynchronous audio-first platform for recording conversations.
00:02:21 — Why Homeschooling? Panelists share their personal experiences and insights into the benefits and challenges of homeschooling.
00:14:58 — Technology and Media Addiction: Naval Ravikant and others discuss the allure and pitfalls of technology, as well as strategies for responsible consumption.
00:25:17 — What About Socialization? An in-depth conversation on how homeschooling impacts social skills, debunking myths, and highlighting benefits.
00:38:34 — Is Homeschooling Only for the Cognitive Elite? Naval Ravikant challenges the stereotype, suggesting that homeschooling can democratize elite education.
00:41:02 — Finding Tutors: The panel discusses the value of specialized education and how to source quality tutors for homeschooling.
00:52:04 — Skills of the Future: Discussion about essential skills for future generations, ranging from numeracy and literacy to adaptability and critical thinking.
00:54:35 — Mathematics: A collective deep dive into the realm of mathematics education, exploring different methods, resources, and philosophies.
01:04:50 — Programming: Naval Ravikant outlines the importance of coding skills and recommends resources for young learners.
01:06:56 — Entrepreneurship: Emphasis on why entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy should be included in a homeschooling curriculum.
01:08:27 — Parents as Teachers: Exploring the challenges and benefits of parents taking on the educational role, providing academic guidance, and emotional support.
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