Show Notes:
Episode 113. The Only Good One Is a Closed One: No Reform of Government Schools (with Marina Rocha)
In this episode, Marina Rocha discusses the problems with government schools and makes the case for their abolition. She highlights the lack of passion for learning and the indoctrination that occurs in these institutions. Marina also emphasizes the inefficiency of government schools and the negative impact on discipline and violence. She argues that positive rights, such as the right to education, can lead to confusion and undermine individual freedom. Marina concludes by exploring alternative options to government schools, such as homeschooling and private schooling. In this conversation, Marina discusses alternatives to government schools, including deregulation and homeschooling. She also talks about the history of public schools and their connection to war. Marina emphasizes the importance of parental rights and the need for resources and support for homeschooling. She also shares her perspective on the influence of Javier Milei in Brazil and the potential impact of inflation and the Federal Reserve. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of educational freedom and the challenges and opportunities in the current education system.
Takeaways
- Government schools often stifle the passion for learning and promote indoctrination.
- Reforming government schools may lead to more state control and regulation.
- Government schools are inefficient and fail to produce desired results.
- Positive rights, like the right to education, can undermine individual freedom.
- Alternative options to government schools, such as homeschooling and private schooling, offer more freedom and better outcomes. Deregulation and homeschooling are viable alternatives to government schools.
- The history of public schools is intertwined with war and the desire for conformity and control.
- Parental rights should be respected and supported in education.
- Resources and support for homeschooling are essential for its success.
- The influence of political leaders can have a significant impact on educational policies and practices.
- Inflation and the actions of the Federal Reserve can have long-term consequences for the economy and education.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:26 Marina’s Connection with the Mises Institute and Work as an Economic Advisor
32:02 The Socialist Calculation Problem and Inefficiency of Government Schools
36:43 Issues with Discipline and Violence in Government Schools
39:04 Positive Rights and Confusion in Public Discourse
39:24 Alternatives to Government Schools
39:29 Alternatives to Government Schools
41:03 Eliminating the Department of Education
42:34 Homeschooling and Deregulation
46:18 The History of Public Schools and War
49:03 The Rights of the Child vs. the Rights of the Parent
52:31 Resources for Homeschooling
59:36 The Influence of Javier Malé in Brazil
01:02:44 Inflation and the Federal Reserve in Brazil
01:07:42 Closing Remarks
Resources:
The Only Good One Is a Closed One: No Reform of Government Schools (Marina Rocha)
https://mises.org/mises-wire/only-good-one-closed-one-no-reform-government-schools
Marina Rocha – Mises Institute
https://mises.org/profile/marina-rocha
Marina Rocha – X/Twitter
https://twitter.com/m4rinarocha31
Rebel Educator / Hannah Frankman
https://twitter.com/rebelEducator/status/1772687279984660872
https://twitter.com/rebelEducator/status/1772509083771318724/photo/1
https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
Kerry McDonald – LiberatED Podcast
https://www.liberatedpodcast.com/
Daniel Mitchell – A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words | International Liberty
https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cato-education-chart.jpg
https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/
Homeschool Life, LLC — Kids Don’t Need School
https://twitter.com/Homeschool_LLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vieJkvHhZo&t=1052s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO66d6bHt1g
Episode 91. What Are Individual Rights? – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUWE3xYJhHc
Episode 14. The Forge of Freedom – Positive & Negative Rights – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPhL_mZeA4&t=1142s
Education: Free and Compulsory | Mises Institute
https://mises.org/podcasts/education-free-and-compulsory
https://cdn.mises.org/Education%20Free%20and%20Compulsory_3.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Education-Compulsory-Murray-N-Rothbard-ebook/dp/B0072QGTXW
FEE.org
https://fee.org/articles/education-in-a-free-society/
https://fee.org/articles/public-education-how-free/?gad_source=1
https://fee.org/articles/compulsory-schooling-is-incompatible-with-freedom/
No, the Brazilian Government Should Not Subsidize Carnival Festivities
https://mises.org/mises-wire/no-brazilian-government-should-not-subsidize-carnival-festivities
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