Episode 801 • • 2:17:02 - 2:20:29
801: White Male Clerks
Criticism of Mindfulness Movement and Classroom Programming
The "MindUp" program is criticized for its highly programmed nature, specifically the use of a chime or "dinger" that causes children to freeze and close their eyes on command. This behavior is described as "creepy" and overly conditioned, resembling a "lobbying response" rather than genuine meditation. The Hahn Foundation's financial structure is also questioned, noting that its CEO earns nearly $290,000 annually while promoting these mindfulness techniques in public schools.