In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, we tackle the growing distrust of education and expertise in today’s world. Through personal stories and hard facts, we break down what anti-intellectualism really means - and why it matters more than ever. From our son’s chaotic Spirit Airlines nightmare to our daughter’s life-changing college experience, we explore how real learning happens when curiosity meets opportunity.
Drawing from our 11 years of full-time travel and unconventional education, we challenge the myth that “book smarts” don’t matter in the real world. Whether you’re a college grad, self-taught expert, or just someone who values truth, this episode will make you think twice about what we lose when we stop valuing knowledge.
@02:18 Spirit Airlines Fiasco – When unreliable flights teach life lessons
@08:45 Defining Intellectualism – It’s not what you think (and yes, you count)
@14:22 Education vs. Learning – Why college isn’t just about degrees
@19:37 Our Big Realization – How travel changed our view of education
@25:51 Avalon’s College Breakthrough – What travel couldn’t teach our daughter
@31:06 The YouTube University Myth – Why fact-checking matters
@36:44 Anti-Intellectualism Red Flags – From book bans to flat earthers
@42:15 Your Challenge – Question one assumption this week
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