4 chapters across the catalog
Society of Learned Persons, PhD Graduation, and No Agenda Rings
The latest graduates of the No Agenda PhD program are officially welcomed into the Society of Learned Persons. Graduates include Anonymous, Anthony Trusnik, Jake, Ronald Lafferty, and Mustang Racer. Listeners are directed to noagendarings.com to order their physical rings, which come with a certificate of authenticity and sealing wax.
PhD Ceremony, Knighting of the Round Table, Ring Sizing
A formal ceremony is held to graduate new No Agenda PhDs and induct new Knights and Dames into the Round Table. The hosts provide instructions for graduates to claim their diplomas and rings through the official website.
Videos marked as "made for kids" on YouTube will lose key features starting in January, including comments, personalized advertising, and notification bells. The hosts review the FTC criteria for child-directed content, which includes the use of animated characters, toys, and simple songs. They argue that these changes will significantly decrease revenue for many creators and are part of a broader effort to "cull the herd" of non-brand-friendly content.
Melinda Gates on Education, Digital Tools and Charter Schools
Melinda Gates' interview on education reform is analyzed, specifically her focus on "digital tools" and "personalized learning." The hosts argue that the push for computers in classrooms has historically coincided with declining student performance and serves primarily to sell hardware.
