Episode 603 • • 1:46:53 - 1:51:27
603: Revolution of Dignity
Knowledgeable Consumers, Craig Barrett's Lenin Reference, Shell Science Challenge
Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett wrote a letter defending Common Core, accusing detractors of following "Lenin's maxim" that a lie told often enough becomes the truth. The hosts point out the irony, suggesting the corporate-led education movement is the one using such tactics. They list several science competitions sponsored by Shell Oil, DuPont, and Toshiba, likening modern schools to NASCAR races.