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Universal Littoralcy: The Scientification of Everyday Life
Universal Littoralcy represents the next evolution of civic engagement and collaborative knowledge creation, where every citizen becomes an active participant in shaping the shared understanding of the world. Through the integration of Littoral Science, the Littoral University, and tools like the Littoral Toolbox, citizens are empowered to produce and validate trustworthy knowledge in all spheres of life.
The Littoral University: Redesigning Higher Education for the Age of AI
Prompt: What would a Littoral University designed from first principles around abundant computational intelligence differ from what we have today? The emergence of a Littoral University, grounded in AI-driven, interdisciplinary research and lifelong learning, would profoundly disrupt the traditional funding models of higher education. Tuition would move from degree-based payments to subscription and modular learning, catering to a diverse range of learners over their lifetimes. Research grants would shift from discipline-specific funding to problem-oriented and global collaborations, supported by AI’s ability to facilitate efficient, cross-disciplinary projects.
Story: Molly’s Life Thesis
Molly had been sorely tempted to play it safe. Tell the Elders a story that would inspire them to keep her there. Play on their sympathy. Misrepresent what she was capable of. She tried to make herself fit in. She really tried. But she just couldn't do it.
Being Human: A Curriculum
Reframing spirituality as the culturally-neutral, teachable practice of becoming more human, as expressed in: 3 Capabilities4 Attributes per CapabilityPrerequisiteTaskTechniqueMindset12 Learning Outcomes Inspired by the Minerva Baccalaureate, especially their focus on Content over Context. A. Connecting (cosmos) #wonder#identification#formation#universalizing B. Individuating (pneumos) #agency#antifragility#reflection#specializing C. Advancing (logos) #inspiration#intervention#reformation#normalizing CapabilityTriggerSkillProcessValueConnectWonderIdentificationFormationUniversalIndividuateAgencyAntifragilityReflectionSpecialAdvanceInspirationInterventionReformationNormalTriastic Humanity
Solutions to Three of the World’s Hardest Problems
The Problems (Drawn from the list identified by Social Capital on December 15, 2018) Disrupting Programming Can we enable people who don’t know programming to build applications? Is there a way to structure, pipe, and manage data better? Disrupting Education Can we educate humans in interesting ways so that they learn to think in multi-disciplinary ways?... Continue Reading →
How to Print Mac Scientific Posters onto Multiple Sheets of Paper
There are many ways to create scientific or other large-format posters on the Mac, but printing them out on similar-sized paper at FedEx can cost $100. If you're not going for tenure or selling expensive jewelry, here is a low-cost alternative using an ordinary home printer, a few dollars of posterboard. and the $5 Mindcad... Continue Reading →
Third Millennium Values
I deeply appreciate and respect the new focus and push for 21st-century learning outcomes. I just don't think they go far enough. Here are the four core character traits that I believe are foundational to creating those outcomes, as well as healthier individuals, communities, and society. Agency: I choose to take responsibility for what happens... Continue Reading →
Triversity: How Preschool + Entrepreneurship Will Disrupt University
So far, 2013 is largely living up to the hype as a "tipping point" for education reform. Conversations around disruption, blending, and mastery are becoming mainstream. At long last, it seems like every aspect of the educational is being reexamined and redesigned by someone. There is more opportunities for funding and innovation than ever before. Not... Continue Reading →
The Makers Triversity: A Father’s Education Dream
The following is a work of fiction, perhaps even of fantasy. I am no educator, and know nothing of the economics or mechanics of running such a school. Yet I dream that my son's future will look more like this than what passes for education today. [May 16, 2017 Update: Maker's Triversity missed the 2014... Continue Reading →

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