Educating for a Free Society with Marsha Familaro Enright - Ep.341
What does it really take to thrive in a free society, especially when the internet can feel like one giant, loud village? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Marsha Familaro Enright to unpack intellectual independence, self-reliance, and why the classics still matter.
They explore how to evaluate information, resist social pressure, and design learning that transforms students into confident problem-solvers at any age.
What You Will Learn:
The real meaning of intellectual independence and why it’s the backbone of a free society.
How self-reliance translates into modern life.
A clear definition of individual rights and how free speech and personal responsibility protect them.
Practical ways to resist propaganda, groupthink, and social-media pressure by strengthening reasoning skills.
Why the “giant online village” amplifies conformity and what to do about it.
How Montessori principles scale up for teens and young adults through seminar-style learning.
The power of Great Books and Socratic dialogue to sharpen writing, judgment, and collaborative thinking.
Reliance College’s model: rigorous liberal arts + real-world projects + mentoring for career-ready portfolios.
Entrepreneur lessons from launching schools: leading people well, learning the numbers, and asking for help.
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