Tag Archives: sean parker

An alien view of education

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Amy

Ever wake up and feel like you are a species unto yourself – maybe a visitor from an alien planet? That’s pretty much been my whole week. I wasn’t even going to post tonight, since I’ve got more copy to … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Amy

In case you don’t follow me or Michael Ellsberg on Twitter (shame on you!), here is a video of Sean Parker (Napster, Facebook) and Peter Thiel (Paypal, Thiel Fellowship) discussing higher education with Michael Ellsberg, author of “Education of Millionaires.” … Continue reading →

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Michael Ellsburg’s pro-unschooling book (even though he might not know it)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Amy

“I typed these words on a computer designed by Apple, co-founded by the college dropout Steve Jobs.  The program I used to write it was created by Microsoft, started by the college dropouts Bill Gates and Paul Allen. And as … Continue reading →

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