Episode: 116
Connor is on a mission to reform the education system and empower the next generation with the values of freedom, critical thinking, and individual liberty.
Connor shares how he came up with the idea for the Tuttle Twins book series, designed to educate children (and parents) about the principles of a free society.
A deep dive into why the current education system is failing students and how it's moving away from core values and critical thinking.
Connor discusses various avenues and strategies for reforming education, emphasizing the need for a competition of ideas and fair representation of differing viewpoints.
Explore the challenges of maintaining balanced perspectives amidst political censorship in education and how to ensure fair discourse.
Insights on keeping children safe from content that diverges from core values and the importance of guiding them toward passion-driven education.
Techniques for parents to prioritize their children’s intellectual freedom and avoid indoctrination, fostering environments where liberty-centric ideas can flourish naturally.
Connor shares how to encourage children to embrace liberty without being pushy, allowing them to explore and adopt these principles on their own terms.
A look at the topics and themes covered in the Tuttle Twins series, designed to teach children about economics, government, and the importance of personal freedom.
About Connor Boyack:
Connor Boyack is a prolific author, speaker, and the founder of the Libertas Institute, a think tank dedicated to advancing liberty through innovative legal reforms. Best known for the Tuttle Twins book series, Connor has sold over five million copies, teaching the values of a free society to children and adults alike. He’s also the executive producer of the Tuttle Twins animated series and a self-made entrepreneur actively working to change hearts, minds, and laws for a freer society.
For more on Connor Boyack and his work, visit connorboyack.com.
Libertas Institute: libertas.org
Children’s Entrepreneur Market: childrensentrepreneurmarket.com
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Show Minutes
0:00 – Reeducation Camp: Liberty-Centric Education For All
2:14 – Introduction
4:08 – Background and How It Started
11:47 – Why Is the Education System So Broken?
18:38 – Legislative Pathways to Reform Education
22:40 – Silencing and Censorship in Education
28:55 – Protecting Core Values in Children’s Education
35:12 – Passion-Driven Education
43:56 – Cultivating Critical Thought in Children
54:15 – Preventing Indoctrination for Non-Homeschooled Children
59:00 – Understanding Propaganda and Indoctrination
1:06:27 – Inviting Kids to Liberty-Centric Ideas Gently
1:19:24 – Challenges of Getting Tuttle Twins Books in Libraries and Schools
1:27:05 – Themes and Topics in Tuttle Twins Books
1:32:04 – Closing Thoughts
