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Why did

economist

opt to home-school twins Aidan and Tristan after 6th grade? “There’s been a big rise of an anti-intellectual approach to education where it’s much more about just socializing other kids” he says. Listen now:

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The hidden side of everything

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Because he is well paid enough to allow his partner to do the teaching at home?

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First time I have ever truly enjoyed a podcast - quite something for a non patent listening to a program about parenting. A few conceptual boggles but certainly a lower opportunity cost than most of my entertainment choices

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Interesting podcast!