Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov. 15, 2011

Did You Learn Useful Stuff in School?

By Luke

My class nuked Cuba. While studying the Cuban Missile Crisis in Honors American History, our teacher broke us into two groups, one to promote history by arguing against nuking the island, and one to try to persuade the class to … Continue reading →

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Nov. 14, 2011

Life, the Universe, and Everything: An Observation

By Luke

As a homeschooler, I love learning. I relish bumping into new mysteries of life as much as seeing something unknown become clear. I like watching contested ideas bounce back and forth between their promoters and detractors. Ambiguity is as enjoyable … Continue reading →

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Nov. 10, 2011

When rewards don't work - a new look at motivation

By Sarita

We all know how motivation works. If you want employees (or students) to produce quality work, you reward good things and punish bad things. Right? Well, yes ... sort of.But fascinating research has shown again and again that there is … Continue reading →

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Nov. 8, 2011

Is Christianity really harmful?

By Robert

With the rise of the new atheism, Christianity is under intellectual attack. One recurring theme on the part of critics is that Christianity is actually harmful to individuals and to the world. It is, they say, a religion that leads … Continue reading →

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Nov. 7, 2011

Piranhas in the Water: On Textbooks

By Luke

He's wiry. His mop of hair hints at his musical skills. This last year of high school is "pointless" because he's already been accepted to the college of his choice. The group has just finished watching a fun, albeit historically … Continue reading →

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