Metabolic Capture

Metabolic Capture

Schools tend to position learning, growth, and reflection as unambiguously good. When learners are encouraged to think more critically, develop themselves, become more conscious of their actions, and adapt to complexity, this is taken as evidence of progress. Schools speak of structural and programmatic cultures that develop young people into global citizens. Systems that promote [...]

New stories of power that matter

New stories of power that matter

This article was published in IntrepidEd News on 28 December 2023. All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.—Friedrich Nietzsche I used to teach Global Politics. One of the throughlines of the course was the concept of power. We started the year [...]