📚 2 Books mentioned in "Is This the Future of High School? | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 82" of People I (Mostly) Admire
Podcast: People I (Mostly) Admire
Episode: Is This the Future of High School? | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 82
Published on January 20, 2023
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
The Catcher in the Rye
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It might be reflected in some of your writing, but it doesn't have to be; you should write an op-ed in your local paper, post a blog, or answer a Quora post thoughtfully—like, not only is it legitimate in some ways, it's more legitimate than the 9 millionth essay on The Catcher in the Rye!
In this segment, podcast guest Sal Khan emphasizes the value of personal writing assignments over traditional essays. He argues that students should engage in more practical writing formats, such as op-eds and blog posts, rather than relying solely on essays about 'The Catcher in the Rye'. His argument reflects his belief in fostering real-world writing skills.
The catcher in the rye, J.D. Salinger
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It ends up being that I’m going to write the 7 millionth essay about Catcher in the Rye. The world doesn't need another essay on Catcher in the Rye; the world needs kids who can pick a topic they like and then teach us about it!
Podcast host Steve Levitt refers to 'Catcher in the Rye' as a commonly discussed subject in high school essays, highlighting the need for students to explore topics they are passionate about rather than rehashing familiar literature. He critiques the educational approach that promotes such overused themes.
The world doesn't need another essay on Catcher in the Rye; the world needs kids who can pick a topic they like and then teach us about it! I've always wondered why that's the case; probably because the system believes that's how they can evaluate whether someone has read Catcher in the Rye.
In this segment, podcast guest Sal Khan reflects on the book 'Catcher in the Rye,' emphasizing the need for a shift in educational practices. He critiques the traditional focus on essays about classic novels, advocating instead for an approach that encourages students to choose topics that interest them, thereby enhancing their ability to engage and share knowledge.
But as we know, that's not the case either; you could probably go get the cliff notes and write an even better essay about Catcher in the Rye than if you were to actually just sit and enjoy the book.
In this part of the podcast, guest Sal Khan refers to 'Catcher in the Rye' to illustrate a point about how students might excel in writing essays based on summaries rather than fully engaging with the book, which calls into question the effectiveness of conventional essay assignments.