I recently spoke at a fundraiser for a classical Christian school, Coram Deo Academy. Here is what I said: Here we are at an auction to raise money for a school. You were invited here and are being asked to purchase things at a price higher than what you would normally pay—you were not invited here … Continue reading The Purpose of Education
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Techno-Skepticism
The discoverer of an art is not the best judge of the good or harm which will accrue to those who practice it. - SocratesIn Plato's book, The Phaedrus, Socrates shares the story of a conversation between the Egyptian King Thamus and Theuth, the god responsible for countless inventions. Theuth showcases his inventions to Thamus before showing him what … Continue reading Techno-Skepticism

