How can education be about acquiring nothing? (René Arcilla)

Pulled Up Short

Pulled Up Short
How can education be about acquiring nothing? (René Arcilla)
May 03, 2021 Season 1 Episode 7
Stanton Wortham

Featuring René Arcilla with Samantha Ha (guest host) and Chris Higgins (commentator)
 
Like most people, René Arcilla thought that the purpose of education was to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to address pressing social problems. This episode highlights what he discovered instead -- a purpose of education that isn’t focused on acquisition, but has more to do with attraction, beauty, and mystery.