Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a compreh...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a compreh...
Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a compreh...
Send us a text Welcome to The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast, where we explore the extraordinary minds of those who see the world differently. Host Lillian Skinner talks with independent researcher Allan, a fascinating individual who has carved his own path in life. Allan, who has dyspraxia, joins us to shed light on this often-misunderstood neurotype and its surprising connections to conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Together, they challenge traditional notions of intelligence, discussi...
Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast we explore the destructive nature of perfectionism in society and its negative impact on creativity, human intelligence, and holistic growth. The episode delves into historical examples, such as 16th century Japan's tea master Sen No Rikyu, to illustrate how an obsession with perfection is unhealthy. The podcast emphasizes that true beauty and intelligence come from imperfections and integrated thinking, not from artificial perfect...
Send us a text This episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast delves deeply into Aesop's fable of the City Mouse and the Country Mouse. It unpacks the metaphorical significance of the story, interpreting the city mouse as individuals who live in perpetual stimulation and under control, while the country mouse represents creatives who thrive in slower natural environments that offer freedom and simplicity. It questions the design of urban environments, much like the city mouse's luxurious b...
In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, the host provides a deep analysis and personal perspective on 'The Little Prince.' The discussion covers themes of holistic versus fragmented intelligence, and how children's stories encapsulate profound wisdom often missed in adult narratives. The host recounts their own childhood interactions with the story and critiques traditional adult behaviors reflected in the archetypes of the story. The episode emphasizes the importance of m...
In this episode of The Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, we reinterpret the story of Narcissus, not as a tale of vanity, but as one of deep introspection and the persecution of those who practice it. We explore how fragmented intelligence focuses on surface meanings, while holistic intelligence uncovers deeper insights. Using ancient myths, we highlight the importance of reconnecting with holistic thinking to understand ourselves and society. Perhaps it is time we revisited their meanings ...
We rarely get a glimpse into what it looks like to be a healthy creative. But here is such an opportunity. Allow me to introduce Abby, a young polyglot.Abby is a Korean interpreter who decided she wanted to learn Korean. She achieved this without taking any formal classes or using a language app. In just six months, Abby became a proficient interpreter.She's accomplishing this in an era when most people are relying on AI for translation. However, Abby possesses something that AI lacks—emotion...
Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a compreh...
