Session 35 features an interview with Dr. Bryan Caplan, Prof. of Economics, George Mason Univ. and author of ~ The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money.
In this particular episode, you will learn:
- What compelled Dr. Caplan to write, The Case Against Education
- How are parents currently doing with raising their children
- Where does Dr. Caplan see the higher education system in 10-15 years
- The current political environment on college campuses
Getting to know you:
- Favorite songs/artists: Richard Wagner / Bad Religion / Lebendige Vergangenheit
- Famous person in contact list: Steven Pinker
- Favorite quote(s): “The worse, the better” – Lenin / “Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die” – Anonymous / “Get out, get out, get out of my life” – The Room (movie)
- Little know fact: Created an entire medieval fantasy world in grades 7-11 (pre inter-webs)
- Biggest influence: Michael Huemer
- Dinner with anyone (dead/alive): Jesus
- What would you be doing if not a research professor: Computer programmer
- One thing you believe that others might think is crazy: Radical free will
- Morning ritual: Wake to alarm clock, start working immediately, catch-up on email & social media, start workday
- Current book(s) that Bryan is reading: Fables – series 1-12
How to get in touch with Dr. Caplan:
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