DC 381: Teaching How to Think

Adam Carswell shares a Next Level interview featuring Chris MacIntosh, entrepreneur and Founder of Glenorchy Capital, on the Coming Home Podcast discussing why we should be teaching children how to critically think and foster their curiosity by homeschooling them. His conversation brings to light the problems with mainstream education and the values taught in many schools.In this episode, Chris talks about:The difference between learning facts versus critical thinking  What professional conformists are and why not to become oneWhy to foster curiosity and skepticism in childrenThe importance of being able to think for yourselfThe increasing collapse of mainstream systems that suppress individual thoughtTips for homeschooling your children Adam would like to give a huge thanks to everyone listening for contributing their most valuable resource—their time.Episode Resources:Adam J. Carswell Facebook Group RaiseMasters: https://www.raisingcapital.com/  Chris MacIntosh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-macintosh-40a0a123/ Carswell.ioTimestamped Shownotes: 00:37 – What is Chris’s background?04:10 – What does Chris think is important to introduce to children as soon as possible when educating them?13:23 – How can you become a contrarian thinker and what are the benefits of thinking this way?15:30 – What are some ways to teach kids critical thinking skills at a young age?25:54 – What does Chris advise you to do if your child knows what career path they want to take? 31:53 – How do we find where there are generational gaps in different industries and fill the need for workers in those fields?36:54 – Can people identify the generational gaps and strategically fill the spaces with those opportunities? 41:34 – Why should people read the book The Success Equation? 45:05 – What tips does Chris have for those homeschooling children?— — — — — Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners.