To be in the Matrix is to do what everyone else does, often in ignorance of the greater context, hidden agendas, possible alternatives and even our own motives. To break out we need increased awareness, but the only way to become more aware is to gain knowledge. To gain knowledge we must educate ourselves. In a … [Read more...] about Lifelong Learning is the way out of the Matrix – Education (Part 2) with Mark Neale
Education
Education: a view from outside ‘The Matrix’ with Mark Neale (part 1)
Education is something that almost everyone considers important. Here in the UK, Parents move home to get children into the 'right school' and students go into debt to the tune of thousands of pounds to fund it. But what exactly is it and how do we do it? What is the essence of education? Education is a process of … [Read more...] about Education: a view from outside ‘The Matrix’ with Mark Neale (part 1)
A Theory of Objectivist Parenting – with Roslyn Ross
Parenting is very demanding yet endlessly rewarding. Roslyn Ross says in one of her blogs, "parenting today is the hardest job we’ll ever love". But although it is challenging it is perhaps one of the greatest opportunities for personal growth alongside the growth of the children. This is because if we are fully … [Read more...] about A Theory of Objectivist Parenting – with Roslyn Ross
Radical un-schooling with Dayna Martin
In this episode of the 'Living outside the Matrix' Podcast we discuss a radical form of home education called Un-Schooling. Dayna Martin of www.daynamartin.com offers her vision and her approach. Is going to school really the best way for our children to prepare for a life in the current socio-political context? Many … [Read more...] about Radical un-schooling with Dayna Martin
Home education- Part 1
What is education and what is it for? For young children it is an ongoing process by which they learn how to live their life – they need to develop their mind and equip themselves to deal with reality. They must learn to think, to understand, to integrate, and to prove. They need to discover the essentials of the … [Read more...] about Home education- Part 1