Thursday's Child Has Far to Go
Academia: Thoughtfulness With--and Without--Writing
Thursday’s Child Has Far To Go
FOURTH REPORT: Former Alpha School students speak out
“A science experiment that’s been framed as a school” - “pretty much a concentration camp” - “cool the first few months and then it just becomes shit”
Interview of Rhett Jones, former Alpha School student (class of ‘24)
“Personally, I love being a lab rat. Most kids are fine being a lab rat, right?”
Child Liberation | The Paper Pilot
The Paper Pilot's digital garden of thoughts on philosophy, politics, and sociology
Child Free | The Paper Pilot
The Paper Pilot's digital garden of thoughts on philosophy, politics, and sociology
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ school choice for her daughter sparks a debate over Black parents, education and sacrifice
Nikole Hannah-Jones's reflection on her daughter’s public school education sparks a larger debate about Black parents, opportunity and community.
Parenting | The Paper Pilot
The Paper Pilot's digital garden of thoughts on philosophy, politics, and sociology
Jonathan Haidt’s Claims On Kids & Tech Crumble Under Scrutiny From Top Expert, Candice Odgers
Jonathan Haidt’s incredibly well-timed decision to surf on the wave of a moral panic about kids and social media has made him a false hero for many parents and educators. In my review, I noted that…
Childhood and Education #20: Phones and Screens
We have a respite, so I thought I’d tackle various thoughts on children, phones and screens.
A heartbreaking work of staggering genius
A book that redefines both family and narrative for the…
Arvind Narayanan on Twitter / X
This week I had the honor of speaking to Princeton’s entire incoming undergraduate class to address their AI anxieties. I had three messages for them — good news, bad news, and a note of optimism. Here’s a condensed version.The good newsWe have enough evidence now to conclude…— Arvind Narayanan (@random_walker) August 27, 2026