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Movie reviews for the lifelong learner; films about inspiring educators, the college experience, high school woes, education rights worldwide and more.
The Relational Ontology of Personhood. AI-Generated.
Core Thesis Reality is intelligible through ordered relation. To identify anything as a determinate thing is to locate it within distinctions, boundaries, conditions, and modes of relation that make it the kind of thing it is. A thing is not understood merely by naming that it exists. It is understood by asking what it is, where it exists, when it exists, how it exists, what relations make that mode of existence possible, and whether its mode of being rises to the level of personhood.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast19 days ago in Education
Andreas Szakacs Travels to Somalia to Tell the Stories of Children Fighting for an Education
Andreas Szakacs Travels to Somalia to Tell the Stories of Children Fighting for an Education A documentary journey exploring education, resilience, and the dreams of children growing up against extraordinary challenges.
By Andreas szakacs26 days ago in Education
Describing the Setting in A Movie
The Prompt “Think of a movie you have recently watched. Describe the setting in this movie. In what part of the world does the movie take place? Is the movie set in the past, present, or future? What is the landscape like? How does the setting contribute to the feeling and tone of the movie? What sights and sounds do you remember from the setting?”
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Education
The Boy Who Carried Light
In a small village surrounded by dry mountains and dusty roads, there lived a boy named Zahir. The village had no electricity most nights, and when the sun disappeared behind the hills, darkness took over everything—homes, streets, and even dreams.
By Behind the Curtain3 months ago in Education
The Eternal Allure of Toy Story: What 18th-Century Philosophers and Early Psychologists Would Say About the Most Beloved Film of Our Time. Content Warning.
In the sun-drenched world of Toy Story Land, where Woody tips his hat to the sky with that signature grin and the colorful blocks proudly spell out “LAND,” millions of hearts continue to find joy, nostalgia, and profound meaning. What began as a groundbreaking animated film in 1995 has transcended its medium to become a cultural phenomenon watched and rewatched by generations — arguably the most beloved and emotionally resonant family film in modern cinematic history.
By Noor Kids Academy3 months ago in Education
How to Start a Successful Food Business: A Practical Guide for New Entrepreneurs
Starting a food business can be one of the most rewarding ventures for passionate entrepreneurs. Whether you dream of running a cozy café, a fine dining restaurant, a cloud kitchen, or a small catering service, the food industry offers endless opportunities. However, success does not come only from great recipes. It requires planning, market research, financial management, branding, and consistent customer service.
By Elevate You Studio4 months ago in Education
Was Moses Known to Egypt as Senenmut?. AI-Generated.
A question raised by the surviving Egyptian record Off The Kirb Ministries recently released a video titled “This New Moses Information is Hard to Ignore...” The video explores a question that is simple on the surface but heavy once the evidence is laid out: was Moses known in Egypt by another name, and could that name have been Senenmut? The video credits the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, Christopher Eames, and Scotty Roberts for the research that inspired the argument. The claim presented is not built around a single similarity, a vague resemblance, or a desire to force the Exodus story into Egyptian history. It is built around a pattern of chronology, names, royal access, authority, disappearance, and damaged memory.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Education
Truth-Seeking Is Not Persuasion
Persuasion Is Not the Highest Good Modern discourse often treats persuasion as if it were the highest moral achievement. Arguments are measured by whether they land, whether they spread, whether they convince, whether they avoid backlash, whether they gain social approval, and whether they make the speaker appear reasonable to the desired audience. These questions are not meaningless. Communication matters. Clarity matters. Wisdom matters. But none of those things are the same as truth. A statement can be persuasive and false. A statement can be rejected and true. Once that distinction is lost, the conversation is no longer governed by reality. It is governed by reception.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Education
The idiom “crossing the Rubicon
The idiom “crossing the Rubicon” is widely used today to describe a moment of irreversible decision—a point of no return after which consequences must be faced. But the story and history of this idiom is very historical and amazing.Its origin, however, is deeply rooted in interesting ancient Roman history, tied to a dramatic and pivotal event involving one of history’s most famous figures, Julius Caesar.
By Ibrahim Shah 5 months ago in Education
