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No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for ParentsHow are we miseducating the American elite? With William DeresiewiczEducational environments should foster exploration, healthy self development, and ripe opportunities to think independently. Instead, as our guest today puts it, we see that our youth experience a ‘poverty of the self,” leading to group think, pressure to conform and a lack of strength and stability from within. On today’s episode, we’ll unpack this idea and discuss how parents can drive against these forces. William Deresiewicz (DEREZOWITZ) is an award-winning essayist and critic, a frequent speaker at colleges, high schools, and other venues, and the author of five books including the New York Time...
2025-07-2028 min
Give and TakeEpisode 293: The Rise of the Not-Left, with William DeresiewiczIn this episode of Give and Take, Scott talks with essayist and cultural critic William Deresiewicz about his provocative piece Post Election, published in Salmagundi magazine. They explore the growing disaffection with the contemporary left among intellectuals, artists, and other traditional allies, and the emergence of what Deresiewicz calls the “not-left.” It's a wide-ranging conversation about politics, culture, class, and what it means to think independently in a polarized age.
You can find Bill's essay here. Special Guest: William Deresiewicz.
2025-06-161h 09
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2538: Biden, Harris & the Exhausted Democratic EstablishmentSo why did Harris lose in 2024? For one very big reason, according to the progressive essayist Bill Deresiewicz: “because she represented the exhausted Democratic establishment”. This rotting establishment, Deresiewicz believes, is symbolized by both the collective denial of Biden’s mental decline and by Harris’ pathetically rudderless Presidential campaign. But there’s a much more troubling problem with the Democratic party, he argues. It has become “the party of institutionalized liberalism, which is itself exhausted”. So how to reinvent American liberalism in the 2020’s? How to make the left once again, in Deresiewicz words, “the locus of openness, playfulness, productive content...
2025-05-1838 min
Derate The HateThe End of Solitude, Culture, and the Fight for Individuality - DTH Episode 257 with William DeresiewiczSend Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) The End of Solitude, Culture, and the Fight for IndividualityIn this episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with award-winning essayist, cultural critic, and author William Deresiewicz for an insightful conversation on solitude, the internet’s impact on society, political polarization, and the importance of civic engagement in an increasingly fragmented world.William Deresiewicz is the author of The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and So...
2025-04-0239 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2476: William Deresiewicz on American Boys & MenFew observers are more insightful than the critic William Deresiewicz at identifying the changing landscape of American culture. In my latest conversation with Deresiewicz, best known for his book Excellent Sheep, we explore how young American men are increasingly drawn to right-wing politics while feeling socially devalued and alienated by progressive rhetoric. Deresiewicz critiques universities for embracing a censorious left-wing ideology that has become intellectually stagnant. He contrasts this with the creative ferment happening on the right, while at the same time rejecting Trump's authoritarian tactics against universities. Deresiewicz argues that art has lost its cultural significance as consumption...
2025-03-2446 min
Eminent AmericansThe Rise of the Not LeftMy guest on this episode of the podcast is William Deresiewicz, author of a number of books, most notably Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, and the Substack newsletter Derisivist.Bill and I end up spending a fair amount of time discussing an as-yet-untitled essay of his that’s forthcoming in Salmagundi, and at what I'd say are the two poles of it. On the one hand, it’s a lament for the decline of the left, which he argues has made itself the enemy of cultural vitality. On the othe...
2025-03-121h 13
EdUp Provost2. Bridging Ideological Divides in Higher Education: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczIn this episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner engages in a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning essayist and critic Dr. William Deresiewicz. He discusses the growing disconnect between academia and public sentiment and explores the challenges of ideological polarization on college campuses. He critiques the current state of the humanities and the progressive ideological orthodoxy he sees on many campuses while advocating for a renewed commitment to academic freedom amidst political pressures. Dr. Deresiewicz emphasizes the importance of fostering intellectual diversity, cultivating rigorous inquiry, and respecting the lived experiences of students to create a more vibrant and inclusive academic...
2025-01-0843 min
EdUp Provost2. Bridging Ideological Divides in Higher Education: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczIn this episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner engages in a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning essayist and critic Dr. William Deresiewicz. He discusses the growing disconnect between academia and public sentiment and explores the challenges of ideological polarization on college campuses. He critiques the current state of the humanities and the progressive ideological orthodoxy he sees on many campuses while advocating for a renewed commitment to academic freedom amidst political pressures. Dr. Deresiewicz emphasizes the importance of fostering intellectual diversity, cultivating rigorous inquiry, and respecting the lived experiences of students to create a more vibrant and inclusive...
2025-01-0843 min
dunc tankWilliam Deresiewicz - Solitude in Modern LifeWilliam Deresiewicz is a former English professor at Yale, and the author of numerous books, including "The End of Solitude."
2024-11-121h 06
The Art BizThe Internet Might Be Ruining Artists' Livelihoods with William DeresiewiczA deep discussion about the significant impact of the internet on the arts economy and the evolving role of artists in today's market that is ruled by the internet. Host Alyson Stanfield talks with William Deresiewicz, author of The Death of the Artist: How Creators are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech. Bill discuss the challenges of discoverability and financial instability while emphasizing the importance of community support as artists navigate this changing landscape. Bill offers valuable insights on adapting to new opportunities in the digital era, helping artists feel...
2024-09-2646 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2168: KEEN ON America featuring William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz is a leading American writer best known as the author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. And so, when Bill and I sat down in Portland for a KEEN ON America conversation, we discussed the crisis of a high-end university system that he, as a former professor at Yale, knows all too well. But Bill, a keen conversationalist, also talked about what it means to be both a Jew and an American in a country which simultaneously values personal reinvention and cultural identity.
2024-08-2244 min
Girl Doc Survival GuideEP117: William Deresiewicz on living a life you are excited to wake up toWhat kind of life do you really want to be living? What kind of life has meaning for you? And if you have children, and even, like me, have ones thinkinga about college, what kind of life should they be thinking about? This was a true privilege to speak with William Deresiewicz and hear his thoughts on these questions. William Deresiewicz is an American author and essayist who has written the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, published May, 2024 in a 10th-anniversary edition. Some of his...
2024-06-0515 min
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumIs Working At Denny's Better Than Going To College? William Deresiewicz on the zombie apocalypse of elite education.Is college pointless? Is an "elite education" more about networking than learning? Returning guest William Deresiewicz has been pondering these questions for more than a decade. They were the subject of his bestselling 2014 book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. That book has just been reissued in a 10th anniversary edition and in this episode, William talks with Meghan about what's changed (i.e. what's gotten worse) and what, if anything, can be done to make things better. They also discuss whether we need affirmative action for men, whether it's...
2024-06-0340 min
Uncertain ThingsThe Indoctrination of Elite Education (w/ Bill Deresiewicz)William Deresiewicz — author of (the newly updated) Excellent Sheep, The Death of the Artist, and The End of Solitude — returns to the pod! This time we dive into one of the institutions we love to hate: elite universities. We dwell on and debate the protests at Columbia (et al.), the reasons why it’s all gone so wrong, and whether or not the solution is just to raze them to the ground. Check out our ‘Uncertainty’ newsletter for updates and rants. To support us and gain access to exclusive content, consider becoming a paid member of Uncertain on Substack...
2024-05-221h 30
Lean Out with Tara HenleyThe Miseducation of ElitesThe failure of our elites to manage society has been a topic since at least the financial crash of 2008. But it is very much on the minds of many Canadians these days, as we face a series of cascading crises, from housing and opioids to the cost of living and heath care. A decade ago, my guest on today’s program wrote a searing indictment against the system of elite education — and now, with the release of its 10th anniversary edition, his critique is more relevant than ever.William Deresiewicz is an essayist and cultural critic, and the...
2024-05-0843 min
The SyllabusBill Deresiewicz“The system of elite education, which I can define at greater lengths is making kids miserable, and it's producing an elite class that's wrecking the country,” says best-selling author and essayist Bill Deresiewicz in this week’s episode of The Syllabus. Syllabus host Mark Oppenheimer discusses topics in Deresiewicz’s book Excellent Sheep, including societal pressures to attend elite colleges, overwhelming careerism, admissions competition, and increasing inequality in access to education. Guest Bio: William Deresiewicz is an essayist, critic, speaker, and author of the best-seller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way t...
2024-04-1140 min
How My View GrewWilliam Deresiewicz: What News Sources Can I Trust?In this episode of How My View Grew, essayist Bill Deresiewicz describes the moment he stopped trusting his go-to news sources and started listening to "heterodox" perspectives. This is a story about American journalism and culture. It's also a story about the humility and courage it takes to let go of deeply held ideas and create space for something new. **About the guest** Bill Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist and critic and frequent speaker at colleges and high schools. He is the author of five books, including the New York Times's best-seller Excellent Sheep: The...
2024-03-2047 min
the Bestsellers SummaryBreaking the Cycle: Excelling Beyond the FlockChapter 1:what is Excellent Sheep book about
"Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" is a book written by William Deresiewicz.
In this book, Deresiewicz critiques the prevailing education system in the United States, particularly focusing on Ivy League universities and other elite institutions. He argues that these institutions prioritize achievement, conformity, and prestige over meaningful learning and personal growth.
Deresiewicz addresses how students, referred to as "excellent sheep," are often excessively focused on grades, test scores, and extracurricular achievements to gain admission to...
2024-01-2913 min
Bookey SummaryUnraveling the Folly of Excellence: Insights from Excellent SheepChapter 1:what is Excellent Sheep book about"Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" is a book written by William Deresiewicz. In the book, Deresiewicz addresses the state of education and its impact on the lives and careers of students in elite institutions in the United States.Deresiewicz argues that prestigious universities are focused on producing "excellent sheep" – highly accomplished but ultimately conformist individuals. These institutions, he criticizes, emphasize narrow definitions of success and prioritize the acquisition of prestigious jobs rather than fostering intellectual an...
2024-01-2913 min
Classically (Un)TrainedAll the Bullsh*t Artists Believe: A Conversation with William Deresiewicz, Author of Death of the ArtistThis is an episode of the old podcast, called Artists on the Verge. I decided to keep these conversations up in the feed because they are, in fact, part of what led me to create Classically (Un)Trained. I have taken down all except the artist interviews - but you can check out an expanded archive here: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/former-podcast-archive/
Check out the current podcast here: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/
Video version here: https://youtu.be/v1pvdmWkQ90
A spirited chat with William Deresiewicz, author of /Death...
2024-01-2648 min
The Doctor's ArtShaping a Soul, Building a Self | William DeresiewiczAs an English professor at Yale University, essayist and literary critic William Deresiewicz observed a trend across American higher education that troubled him deeply. Instead of learning to think independently, critically, creatively, and courageously, students were increasingly subscribing to a mode of careerism, credentialism, and conformism that focused on climbing the academic or professional ladder. So what is the value of higher education? As Deresiewicz writes in his 2014 book Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, colleges, first and foremost, are supposed to teach you to think, to help y...
2024-01-1649 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreExcellent Sheep: A Critique of Elite Education's ConformityChapter 1 Understand the idea behind Excellent Sheep"Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" is a book by William Deresiewicz. In this book, Deresiewicz explores the flaws of the modern education system and the pressure placed on students to pursue narrow definitions of success and achievement.Deresiewicz, a former Yale professor, argues that the education system focuses too much on grades, test scores, and prestige, rather than fostering creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of purpose. He criticizes what he calls the "meritocracy" where students are pushed...
2023-12-1013 min
Keen On AmericaZero to Zero: William Deresiewicz on what happens when the price of online content is driven down to zeroEPISODE 1835: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks William Deresiewicz, author of THE DEATH OF THE ARTIST, about the fate of the creative artist when , in our digital economy, the price of content has been driven down to zero William Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist and critic, a frequent speaker at colleges, high schools, and other venues, and the author of five books including the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. His latest book is The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and So...
2023-11-0142 min
SMARTER RICHER BRAVERGuidance from Gurus: University Unveiled feat. William DeresiewiczFinding Meaning in College and Beyond
College is a significant milestone for many young people, but it can also be a source of stress and uncertainty. The decisions can be overwhelming, from choosing a major to deciding whether to take a gap year or pursue alternative paths. Students and their families must consider each option’s benefits and drawbacks and make informed decisions. While college is still important for many fields, students should recognize that it won’t necessarily be a utopia and that there are alternative paths to consider. Ultimately, students should consider a path that alig...
2023-09-2724 min
Cut the CraftEpisode 62: Bill DeresiewiczRecorded June 6, 2023. William Deresiewicz is a non-fiction writer whose work includes The End of Solitude, Excellent Sheep, and A Jane Austin Education. In this episode he speaks with us about his book The Death of the Artist: How Creators are Struggling to Survive in the age of Billionaires and Big Tech. Over the course of our conversation Bill gives us a synopsis of the book and highlights different factors that have resulted in the current marketplace for creatives. He includes the new formation of “parasocial relationships” with fans and customers that are a part of selling creative work...
2023-09-261h 22
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastListener Favorites: William Deresiewicz | The Death of the Artist in the Age of Permission-less LeverageFor this episode we are joined by William Deresiewicz, a remarkable author and speaker who's aim is to share the cold truth about the current digital economy's impact on artists all around the world. William talks about the previous 3 paradigms of the arts, the current 4th paradigm shift that is happening right now, and what to expect for the future. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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2023-07-211h 05
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc304. What Happened To University Teaching? feat. William DeresiewiczThere has been an undeniable shift in priorities throughout Higher Education during the 21st century. As schooling gets more and more expensive, the pathways to making a good return on that investment grow increasingly steeper so students prioritize prestige and certification over education. At the same time, the competition among universities to recruit the best researchers and achieve the highest rankings marginalizes the importance of teaching.William Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist, critic, speaker, and the author of several books, including Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, The...
2023-07-1253 min
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumIs Art Boring Or Is It Just Us? William Deresiewicz Returns To The PodThis week, The Unspeakable welcomes back William Deresiewicz, who enters the pantheon of three-time guest! Bill was first on the pod in the fall of 2020 talking about his book The Death of the Artist and he came back last year to talk about his book of collected works The End of Solitude. He returns now to discuss some articles he published recently about the state of human creativity and the future of creative output. In an article for Tablet called We're All Bored Of Culture, Bill explores how and why the arts have seemingly become so lackluster in the...
2023-06-121h 18
New Books in Higher EducationEducating for Solitude: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczWhat kind of person is our education system designed to create? Best-selling author and award-winning essayist William Deresiewicz discusses the failures of our higher education system, how it mis-conditions our elite, and fails to value the humanities, as well as his latest collection of essays, The End of Solitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0149 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsEducating for Solitude: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczWhat kind of person is our education system designed to create? Best-selling author and award-winning essayist William Deresiewicz discusses the failures of our higher education system, how it mis-conditions our elite, and fails to value the humanities, as well as his latest collection of essays, The End of Solitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics
2023-06-0149 min
New Books in EducationEducating for Solitude: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczWhat kind of person is our education system designed to create? Best-selling author and award-winning essayist William Deresiewicz discusses the failures of our higher education system, how it mis-conditions our elite, and fails to value the humanities, as well as his latest collection of essays, The End of Solitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education
2023-05-3149 min
The McGill International ReviewMIR Meets: William DeresiewiczHost Blaise Brosnan sits down with William Deresiewicz, the author of Excellent Sheep and The Death of the Artist. They discuss the degree of intellectual engagement of the American elite, the postmodern turn in post-war American literature, and the increased proliferation of different forms of art over time.
2023-05-171h 05
Uncertain ThingsWelcome to the Content Age (w/ William Deresiewicz)William Deresiewicz — author of Excellent Sheep, The Death of the Artist, and The End of Solitude — has lived many lives. He’s been an orthodox Jewish boy who lost his faith; a journalism school student unimpressed by the pretensions of the profession; a literature professor who (blasphemously) loved books and teaching. Today, he’s an author, essayist, and nostalgic ex-New Yorker. No matter where he’s been in life, Deresiewicz has often been on the outside looking in, which is maybe why he’s able to see and analyze our culture so clearly. We start off this conversation diving into The Deat...
2023-05-081h 39
The Good FightWilliam Deresiewicz on the “Excellent Sheep” of the American EliteWilliam Deresiewicz is an American author, essayist, and critic. He taught English at Yale University from 1998 to 2008. He is the author, among other books, of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life.In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and William Deresiewicz discuss how the intensely meritocratic nature of elite universities prioritizes striving over deep learning; the instrumentalization of traditional pursuits to the detriment of mastery; and how broader cultural transformations frustrate deep immersion in art, friendship, and learning.This transcript ha...
2023-05-061h 00
The Nonprofit Insider PodcastNonprofits have a unique working relationshipIn the for-profit space, most businesses work together with money serving as the bridge of connection. In the nonprofit space not so much. In today’s episode, we explore some of the different ways nonprofits work together and the one common goal that tends to be shared between them.In today's news section, we spotlight a Memphis TN nonprofit working to bring down homicides in the city 30% by the year 2026. And I share a personal story of gun violence from my life.Plus, in this episode's section of “Rapid Fire Books” we highlight William Deresiewicz’s book...
2023-04-1227 min
Just FriendsInquisitive sheep with William DeresiewiczBest-selling author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life and a former professor at Yale University, William Deresiewicz offers powerful insight into the drawbacks of an Ivy League education. From the ceasless compulsion to jump through hoops, to the paradox of possibility becoming limitation, to the vitality of solitude, Jude and Lula compare their experiences at Yale to what Deresiewicz has witnessed for decades. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about higher education!Check out William Deresiewicz and his work!!Web: billderesiewicz.comTwitter: @WDeresiewicz
2023-02-121h 00
Heartland Daily PodcastThe End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society (Guest: William Deresiewicz)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by award-winning essayist and critic William Deresiewicz to discuss his new book, The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society. They chat about how social media is changing the nature of our interaction with others, addressing West Point plebes about leadership, why he left academia, and why they love essay collections.Get the book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250858641/the-end-of-solitudeShow Notes:The Chronicle of Higher Education: William Deresiewicz – “The End of Solitude”https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-end-of-solitude/
2023-01-191h 15
Ill Literacy: Books with BensonThe End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society (Guest: William Deresiewicz)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by award-winning essayist and critic William Deresiewicz to discuss his new book, The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society. They chat about how social media is changing the nature of our interaction with others, addressing West Point plebes about leadership, why he left academia, and why they love essay collections.Get the book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250858641/the-end-of-solitudeShow Notes:The Chronicle of Higher Education: William Deresiewicz – “The End of Solitude”https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-end-of-solitude/
2023-01-191h 15
Madison's NotesEducating for Solitude: A Conversation with William DeresiewiczWhat kind of person is our education system designed to create? Best-selling author and award-winning essayist William Deresiewicz discusses the failures of our higher education system, how it mis-conditions our elite, and fails to value the humanities, as well as his latest collection of essays, The End of Solitude.
2023-01-1749 min
The Conversation Art Podcast'The Death of the Artist,' a frank conversation with writer and cultural critic William DeresiewiczWriter and cultural critic William Deresiewicz, author of The Death of the Artist, talks about: His motivations in writing the book, largely motivated by dispelling the myth that this (our current internet/social media era) was the greatest time ever to be an artist, as well as trying to understand how artists (not just visual, artists across all fields- writing, music, film & television) were adapting to making art and surviving in an this world; why he strongly believes that not everyone can be an artist; how and why the monopoly on taste has been broken through a...
2023-01-071h 31dunc tankWilliam Deresiewicz - Death of the Artist?William Deresiewicz taught English at Yale University and is the author of Death of the Artist: How Creatives are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech and most recently, The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society.
2022-12-1255 min
Not An Expert: A Teen's Take On Life, Identity, and PoliticsWilliam Deresiewicz: On Meritocracy, Elite Education, Affirmative Action, Mental Health, and MoreIn Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, author William Deresciewicz talks about elite college admissions and the effect it has on students before and after starting college, how society tries to trap us in a rat race and what we can do to get out. I talk with him about everything from affirmative action, social media, and NFTs to what it means to be a meritocracy, how students cope with mental health issues and what causes them.
2022-11-031h 00
Converging Dialogues#161- The State of Our Culture: A Dialogue with William DeresiewiczIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Deresiewicz about wokeness, academia, generational shifts, and the state of our culture. They talk about where one should place their energy and attention to events in society. They talk about how serious wokeness is and the misadventures of the extreme left in academia. They mention how society should progress towards balance, reforming/creating institutions, and the role of the internet and social media. They also talk about the various generational shifts and many more topics.William Deresiewicz is a writer, cultural critic, and speaker. He has...
2022-09-191h 28
Just A Few Questions PodcastSolitude Race and Class: William DeresiewiczMarc Sims speaks with William Deresiewicz about solitude, race, and class.
William Deresiewicz is an essayist and cultural critic and the author of The End of Solitude.
https://billderesiewicz.com
2022-09-1209 min
Culturally DeterminedThe End of Solitude, with William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz, author of the new book "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society," discusses how technology is changing our sense of self, how every aspect of higher education is failing, the late Harold Bloom, Great Books courses, and more!Recorded August 18, 2022LINKS:Bill's new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society"https://www.amazon.com/End-Solitude-Selected-Culture-Society/dp/125085864XBill's essay, "Why I Left Academia (Since You're Wondering)"https://quillette.com/2022/08/17/why-i-left-academia-since-youre-wondering/
2022-09-061h 29
Humanize Me712: Thoughtful meandering with William DeresiewiczBart enjoys a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Deresiewicz that touches on solitude, moral goodness, the value of the arts, the interplay of power, rituals and practices, fundamentalisms and friendship. Bill is a world-class literary critic and a former professor of English at Yale University whose latest book of essays - The End of Solitude - is available now.
2022-09-021h 07
This Is Hell!Leaving the Ivy League / William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz is a writer and former professor of English at Yale University. William discusses his article "Why I Left Academia (Since You're Wondering)" published August 17th 2022 on Quillete.com with host Chuck Mertz. New responses to the Question From Hell and this week in Rotten History
2022-08-301h 13This Is Hell!Leaving the Ivy League / William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz is a writer and former professor of English at Yale University. William discusses his article "Why I Left Academia (Since You're Wondering)" published August 17th 2022 on Quillete.com with host Chuck Mertz. New responses to the Question From Hell and this week in Rotten History
2022-08-301h 13
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumIs Solitude Over? Is Thinking Dead? A Conversation with William DeresiewiczAlmost two years ago, author William Deresiewicz visited The Unspeakable to talk about his book The Death Of The Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech. It was an insightful and moving conversation about the near-impossibility of surviving as a working artist in a "creator economy." Many listeners wrote to Meghan to express their gratitude as well as their sorrow over the hard truths Bill laid out. Now Bill is back to talk about his new book, a collection of essays entitled The Death Of Solitude. The essays span more than a dec...
2022-08-291h 15
The Virtual Memories ShowEpisode 501 - William DeresiewiczAuthor & critic William Deresiewicz joins the show to celebrate his new book, THE END OF SOLITUDE: Selected Essays on Culture and Society (Holt). We get into the selection process for more than 30 years' worth of his pieces, what he noticed about the changes in his writing and viewpoints over that span, what real leadership is and why most institutions are terrified of it, and the house of cards of higher (especially elite) education. We also get into the progression of political correctness and identity politics at the expense of class solidarity, how one can (and should) criticize the illiberal...
2022-08-231h 16
The DC SalonEpisode 25 - William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz joins Celeste Marcus to discuss his upcoming book "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society." In this conversation they broach many of the themes which Deresiewicz explores in his book, including the nature of attention, the meaning of art, the purpose of education, and the snares endemic to membership in any community.
2022-08-1555 min
Lean Out with Tara HenleyThe End of SolitudeIn 2008, at the age of 44, my guest on today’s program left Yale University, where he taught English, and became a full-time writer. In the years since leaving academia, he’s amassed an impressive body of work — much of it challenging the status quo.I knew I had to talk to him when I read his recent essay in UnHerd, “Escaping American tribalism,” about his defection from the progressive left.William Deresiewicz is an essayist and cultural critic, and the author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful...
2022-08-0329 min
Capital A: Unauthorized Opinions on Money, Art & Everything16. Running Naked through the Market: Bill Deresiewicz on Artists in the Digital EconomyHow do you make a living as an artist when the big platforms price your work at zero? How do you get your big break when all the institutions that used to discover young artists have been decimated by the tech monopolies? In this episode, I talk to essayist and critic William Deresiewicz about his book, The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech.
BILL'S WEBSITE
billderesiewicz.com
WORKS CITED
-Deresiewicz, William. The Death...
2022-07-021h 13
Jane and JesusGrowing Up is Hard: Elizabeth Bennet (feat. William Deresiewicz)On the season finale of Jane and Jesus, Karen is joined by William Deresiewicz to discuss what Elizabeth Bennet can show us about growing up, thinking for yourself, pursuing morality, and choosing to love. Order our new Jane and Jesus coffee mug here!Jane and Jesus is a production of SoulShop.
2022-03-2131 min
Everyday Anarchism015. The Meritocracy -- William DeresiewiczThis week's episode is the first of several episodes about how colleges and universities have abandoned their core mission - the collaborative search for truth - in favor of, well, something else. My guest for this episode is William Deresiewicz, author of Excellent Sheep, The Death of the Artist, and the landmark essay ""Don't Send Your Kid to the Ivy League." Bill and I discuss the meritocracy and the damage it is doing to our students, our colleges, and our political institutions. We also discuss the way that the meritocratic language around "diversity" obscures the actual problems and solutions...
2021-12-081h 02
Big TableBig Table Episode 10: William DeresiewiczThe InterviewWilliam Deresiewicz documents “how creators are struggling to survive in the age of billionaires and big tech,” which is the subtitle of his masterful new book, The Death of the Artist (Henry Holt). This book is a well-written examination of the creative economy, and how it has been hollowed out and de-monetized by tech spin and greed; the toxic nonsense otherwise known as “the gig economy,” Unlike most takedowns of these 21st Century post-digital-age doldrums, The Death of the Artist has some prescriptive advice and is rooted in reality-bites pragmatism. The Reading Deresiewi...
2021-06-1927 min
In Conversation with Stephen HurleyExcellent Sheep ft. William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz returns to In Conversation to speak about "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life". We talk about the narrative that college is something that young people just "need to do", the importance of a humanities education and the courage that it will take to challenge our current meritocratic approach to college and university admissions. We're speaking across national borders on some of these issues, but there is plenty that should resonate with Canadian listeners. As with our conversation about "THE DEATH OF THE ARTISTHow Creators Are...
2021-06-1446 min
The Harper’s PodcastStages of GriefFor those who make, or might once have made, a living as artists, the pandemic and the economic depression that followed it took away two vital sources of revenue: in-person events and day jobs that sustained creative endeavors. Yet, as William Deresiewicz describes in the June issue of Harper’s Magazine, all sectors of the arts economy were already vulnerable for collapse: years of declining public arts funding and education, as well as the rise of “free content,” had fundamentally destabilized the ability for expression.
The ways in which COVID-19 sharpened and highlighted existing social failures harkens back to another global...
2021-06-0251 min
Lead DifferentThe Death of Friendship, A Jane Austen Education, and the Lost Art of ListeningIn this first episode of three, Russ talks with award-winning essayist and best-selling author William Deresiewicz about a varying number of topics, including friendship, mentorship, and learning from those who are different from you. Deresiewicz has published more than 280 essays and reviews, won the Hiett Prize in the Humanities, the National Book Critics Circle’s Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing, as well as a Sydney Award. He is a three-time National Magazine Award nomine...
2021-04-2327 minIn Conversation with Stephen HurleyThe Death of the Artist ft. William Deresiewicz and Zainub VerjeeWe are being told by Silicon Valley that "there's never been a better time to be an artist", but the fact is that many artists are struggling to make ends meet on our current tech-driven landscape. So, what gives? This is one of the questions that WIlliam Deresiewicz takes up in his book, "The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech". It's one of the questions that we take up today with the author, himself and Canadian artist, Zainub Verjee. William Deresiewicz is an educator, an author...
2021-01-2154 min
Podcast RioBravoPodcast 628 – William Deresiewicz: Precisamos falar sobre meritocraciaA meritocracia funciona? Durante muito tempo, o argumento pró-meritocracia não apenas se estabeleceu como fundamento para as sociedades mais justas e democráticas, como, também, foi um dos princípios norteadores para que as pessoas buscassem se aprimorar, sobretudo no âmbito profissional, a fim de que alcançassem melhores condições de trabalho e reconhecimento pelo que realizaram. De uns anos para cá, no entanto, tem existido verdadeira preocupação com os limites da meritocracia. Afinal, será que determinados processos podem ser classificados como meritocráticos? Para falar a respeito do tema, nosso convidado de hoje é William Deresiewicz , a...
2021-01-1517 minPodcast RioBravoPodcast 628 – William Deresiewicz: Precisamos falar sobre meritocraciaA meritocracia funciona? Durante muito tempo, o argumento pró-meritocracia não apenas se estabeleceu como fundamento para as sociedades mais justas e democráticas, como, também, foi um dos princípios norteadores para que as pessoas buscassem se aprimorar, sobretudo no âmbito profissional, a fim de que alcançassem melhores condições de trabalho e reconhecimento pelo que realizaram. De uns anos para cá, no entanto, tem existido verdadeira preocupação com os limites da meritocracia. Afinal, será que determinados processos podem ser classificados como meritocráticos? Para falar a respeito do tema, nosso convidado de hoje é William Deresiewicz , a...
2021-01-1517 min
The Pathless Path with Paul MillerdCurating Goodreads Remotely (Uri Bram, CEO of The Browser)Uri Bram is the CEO of The Browser which runs regular newsletters to help people find good articles, podcasts, and videos to read. He has been living as a digital nomad for over seven years and also runs The Browser as a remote company.
We chat about Uri’s own journey, what it's like working with Robert Cottrell (who reads 10-12 hours a day), his early experiences becoming a kindle best-selling, how he thinks about running a remote company and some of his favorite reads worth checking out.
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2020-12-2441 min
Drawing InspirationSocial Media, Finding Your Style and Fraggles with Andy J. PizzaMike works on getting ready for the holidays but does have a chance to finish a graphite piece. The wonderful Andy J. Pizza visits the podcast to talk about his journey and the impact of ADHD on becoming a successful creative speaker, illustrator and educator. Mike and Andy chat about the impact of social media on creativity, success and wellness. They explore education as an art form and of course Fraggles and Barbapapa make an appearance. Lastly, Andy somehow pulls out a confession from Mike that he never thought he would share.
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Ducklings (Mike’s dra...
2020-12-1430 min
Drawing InspirationSocial Media, Finding Your Style and Fraggles with Andy J. PizzaMike works on getting ready for the holidays but does have a chance to finish a graphite piece. The wonderful Andy J. Pizza visits the podcast to talk about his journey and the impact of ADHD on becoming a successful creative speaker, illustrator and educator. Mike and Andy chat about the impact of social media on creativity, success and wellness. They explore education as an art form and of course Fraggles and Barbapapa make an appearance. Lastly, Andy somehow pulls out a confession from Mike that he never thought he would share.
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Ducklings (Mike’s dra...
2020-12-1430 min
Drawing InspirationSocial Media, Finding Your Style and Fraggles with Andy J. PizzaMike works on getting ready for the holidays but does have a chance to finish a graphite piece. The wonderful Andy J. Pizza visits the podcast to talk about his journey and the impact of ADHD on becoming a successful creative speaker, illustrator and educator. Mike and Andy chat about the impact of social media on creativity, success and wellness. They explore education as an art form and of course Fraggles and Barbapapa make an appearance. Lastly, Andy somehow pulls out a confession from Mike that he never thought he would share. Show Notes Ducklings (M...
2020-12-141h 43
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastBest of 2020: William Deresiewicz | The Death of the Artist in the Age of Permission-less LeverageFor this episode we are joined by William Deresiewicz, a remarkable author and speaker who's aim is to share the cold truth about the current digital economy's impact on artists all around the world. William talks about the previous 3 paradigms of the arts, the current 4th paradigm shift that is happening right now, what to expect for the future and much more.Visit William Deresiewicz's website | https://billderesiewicz.comWilliam is the author of The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of...
2020-12-041h 05
Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for ArtistsBook Club - William Deresiewicz talks Art and Economics, the Rise and Fall of the Professional Artist, and the Influence of Big TechHear more from William Deresiewicz, author of "The Death of the Artist," on the structural challenges creatives face, the history of art and capitalism, how the internet has led to the devaluing of creative content online, making it harder for independent creators to make a living, and how artists of all disciplines are managing to survive in the age of billionaires and big tech. Bookshop.org Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an all-in-one platform to run and organize your work and the most cost-effective way to manage a professional art career. Get started for under $5 / month wit...
2020-11-191h 18
Dr Bipasha Bose's podcast297 - Why Creatives are Struggling and Where to Refocus Your Energy with William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz https://billderesiewicz.com/ Death of The Artist - BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250125510/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=williamderesiewicz-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1250125510&linkId=3b99246920a343c09ba0bc86c1302d51
2020-11-1843 min
Creative Pep Talk297 - Why Creatives are Struggling and Where to Refocus Your Energy with William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewiczhttps://billderesiewicz.com/Death of The Artist - BUY THE BOOK:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250125510/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=williamderesiewicz-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1250125510&linkId=3b99246920a343c09ba0bc86c1302d51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-1844 min
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumAll Artists Are Starving Artists Now: William Deresiewicz on The Rigged Creative EconomyBestselling author William Deresiewicz's new book, The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech, paints a grim picture of the state of the arts-at least as far as actual artists are concerned. For all the talk about how it's never been easier to be creative, the truth is that it's never been more difficult to do so professionally. In this conversation, Deresiewicz relays what he learned from interviews with more than one hundred working artists, how the digital economy has obliterated the creative economy, and what he portends for...
2020-11-091h 25
Richard Skipper CelebratesThe Death of The Artist with William Deresiewicz (10/29/2020)A deeply researched warning about how the digital economy threatens artists' lives and work―the music, writing, and visual art that sustain our souls and societies―from an award-winning essayist and critic There are two stories you hear about earning a living as an artist in the digital age. One comes from Silicon Valley. There's never been a better time to be an artist, it goes. If you've got a laptop, you've got a recording studio. If you've got an iPhone, you've got a movie camera. And if production is cheap, distribution is free: it's called the Internet. Everyone's an arti...
2020-10-3048 min
MFM SPEAKS OUTEP 18: William Deresiewicz on How Musicians Can Survive in the Digital Age"Now is the time to organize...[in the face of the pandemic] as inequality and workers issues get put on the table more, artists need to make sure they are not left out of the conversation." -- William DeresiewiczIn this episode of the MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews William Deresiewicz, a leading critic of the arts and contemporary culture and New York Times bestselling author about his new book, The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech--specifically, what he learned from artists that are m...
2020-10-3043 min
Innovation HubHow Big Tech is Pushing Artists Out of WorkThe pandemic has made life as an artist hard — real hard. Museums and studios have closed, live shows have been canceled and concerts have been pushed online. But according to William Deresiewicz, this is just the most recent act in a long, profound shift in the arts.
Deresiewicz, a former English professor at Yale University and author of “The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech,” says the digital age has devastated and demonetized the arts — whether that’s music, videos, visual art or the written word. We’r...
2020-10-3022 min
Alpha Dad ProjectEpisode # 25 – Excellent Sheep – William DeresiewiczMichael talks with William Deresiewicz, author about Excellent Sheep, on parent and counselor expectations and Fear around the broken educational systemAs a Yale professor, Bill Deresiewicz saw something deeply troubling. His students were adrift when it came to the big questions: how to think critically and creatively, and how to find a sense of purpose.Excellent Sheep takes a sharp look at the high-pressure conveyor belt that begins with parents and counselors who demand perfect grades and continues into college. As schools shift focus from the liberal arts to narrowly “practical” subjects like economics and comp...
2020-09-1742 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 100: Artistic Teen? Time to Get Creative...Bill Deresiewicz, bestselling author and our first ever guest on the show, re-joins us for our 100th episode to talk about his latest book The Death of the Artist. We discuss if art is even a worthy pursuit for young people today and if so, what can young people expect.Full show notesWhen our kid says they want to pursue art as a career, we can sometimes be hesitant to support them. We have no doubt that they’re talented: we’ve seen them receive standing ovations at the end of a musical theater perf...
2020-08-2321 min
Smart NonsenseBook Club: Excellent Sheet Pt. 2 (#35)Episode 35 with Henry and Dylan.Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK:Excellent Sheep by William DeresiewiczDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Excellent Sheep: The linear path does NOT existFind out why we MUST dissociate researchers from teachersWhy you SHOULDN’T get a STEM degreeLinksBook Club: Excellent Sheep Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #34Friend Chats: Active vs Passive Investing—what’s better? | Smart Nonsense Pod #20Friend Chats: Consultant or Scuba Diver? Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsen...
2020-08-1642 minSmart NonsenseBook Club: Excellent Sheep Pt. 1 ( #34)Episode 34 with Henry and Dylan.Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK:Excellent Sheep by William DeresiewiczDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Excellent Sheep: The herd mentalityDiscover the arc of COLLEGE historyConflating research with teachingLinksExcellent Sheep by William DeresiewiczPod Club: Gary Vee on Aubrey Marcus Podcast Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #9Pod Club: Gary Vee on Aubrey Marcus Podcast Pt. 2 | Smart Nonsense Pod #10The Coddling of the American Mind
2020-08-1531 minSmart Nonsense3 Lessons from Working for a YouTuber (#33)Episode 33 with Henry and Dylan.Read tomorrow's BOOK CLUB BOOK:Excellent Sheep by William DeresiewiczDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:The common MISCONCEPTIONS we have about dating companiesDylan’s THREE killer startup mentalities How you SHOULD design your company—the Gary Vee and Tim Ferriss wayLinksBook Club: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #22Book Club: Never Split the Difference Pt. 2 | Smart Nonsense Pod #23Talking to Strangers by...
2020-08-1432 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastWilliam Deresiewicz | The Death of the Artist in the Age of Permission-less LeverageFor this episode we are joined by William Deresiewicz, a remarkable author and speaker who's aim is to share the cold truth about the current digital economy's impact on artists all around the world. William talks about the previous 3 paradigms of the arts, the current 4th paradigm shift that is happening right now, what to expect for the future and much more.Visit William Deresiewicz's website | https://billderesiewicz.comWilliam is the author of The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of...
2020-08-1000 min
One Percent BetterEp. 144: 1% Better Creative Survival w/ William DeresiewiczI am happy to welcome back to the show, author William Deresiewicz. This is a deep conversation about what artists and creators are struggling with in today's digital economy. Interesting Links: Buy Bill's Book My first conversation with Bill Is Food Art? (57: 34) Bill and Stephen Colbert Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening. --JF
2020-07-261h 01
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2020-06-0623 min
The Leadership PodcastTLP195: A Look Into Mr. Rogers Leadership StyleJim and Jan watched Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which portrayed a real-life friendship between Mr. Fred Rogers and journalist Lloyd Vogel. The leadership, moral and philosophical lessons were many, and Jim & Jan recount their favorites. Listen in to hear what Jim & Jan saw as the most important lesson in the movie for leaders - now more than ever. Key Takeaways [3:25] Mr. Rogers had the ability to intently listen and demonstrate true caring for the other person. [4:25] Leadership is the ability to move people emotionally. [5:55] Jim is not a big fan of active listening. It involves...
2020-04-0136 min
The FourBlock PodcastSolitude and LeadershipThis week, FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams discusses a speech delivered by William Deresiewicz at West Point called Solitude and Leadership. For the past ten years, all FourBlock students read and reflect on this speech to help them think critically about their lives, careers, and transition. The link to the full speech can be found here. A link to the video of William Deresiewicz describing the speech called Critical Thinking Demands Courage can be found here. ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the...
2020-02-1004 min
The UtopianEpisode 1 - The Educational Arms Race with William DeresiewiczIs higher education failing us? New York Times bestselling author William Deresiewicz says yes. We meet with him to discuss the philosophy of higher education, disparities in our current system and how we can work toward a more equitable model for all.
2019-12-181h 05
Cylinder Radio15. THE COLLEGE PROCESS WITH PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR WILLIAM DERESIEWICZIn this episode Will sits down with the author of "Excellent Sheep" William Deresiewicz to discuss the process of applying & attending America's top universities. The system as it currently stands has many faults and produces adults who are not necessarily what we as a society want & need. This conversation may change the way you view "Elite" education. Continue the discussion on our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/cylinderradio Follow Will on Instagram @WillReusch Contact us via email CylinderRadio@gmail.com
2019-04-1348 min
The Other F Word: Conversations About FailureWilliam Deresiewicz on The Current College CrisesAuthor and essayist William Deresiewicz discusses his book "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life" and the current college admissions scandal. William got his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from Columbia University and has taught at Yale University. Following his article, 'The Disadvantages of an Elite Education' in 2008 which went viral, William wrote "Excellent Sheep" which examines how elite colleges are failing young kids. In this fascinating conversation, William shares his views on the epidemic of mental distress amongst college students who can't navigate their way outside of school. He discusses how paren...
2019-03-2046 min
Made You Think37: Turn Off Your Notifications: Solitude and Leadership by William DeresiewiczSolitude is what you have the least of here, especially as plebes. You don't even have privacy, the opportunity simply to be physically alone, never mind solitude, the ability to be alone with your thoughts. And yet I submit to you that solitude is one of the most important necessities of true leadership. In this episode of Made You Think, Neil and Nat cover the first speech on this show! Solitude and Leadership by William Deresiewicz is a speech held by the professor at West Point Military Academy. In it, Deresiewicz goes against the common thinking that...
2018-05-151h 04
The Leadership PodcastTLP095: Leadership Requires SolitudeWilliam Deresiewicz, award winning essayist, critic, and the writer of Excellent Sheep, joins Jim and Jan and shares his perspective on the need for solitude in the interconnected age, social and emotional learning, and which interpersonal skills are crucial to moving forward in the future. Key Takeaways [4:33] In order to be a real leader, you have to be able to think and create space around the ideas. [8:18] What William calls the "waitress principle" emphasizes the tendency for managers to lead without listening, and push the ideas away from those who really are in the front lines of what is happening. [10:54...
2018-04-2551 min
simongoudie on HuffdufferAre You an Excellent Sheep? A Chat with William Deresiewicz“If you talked about class, you’d have to acknowledge that most of these students are in an extremely privileged class position, and then they would have to see themselves as being part of the problem and not part of the solution.”
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2017-12-1200 min
Smarty Pants#30: Jane Austen and the Making of DesireThis week on the podcast, we’re talking about sublimated desires—and the repressed kind, too. William Deresiewicz expands on an essay he wrote for us about being a man in Jane Austen’s world—and how her novels are about so much more than Colin Firth-as-Mr. Darcy. And Hallie Lieberman explains how the history of sex toys—and the laws banning them—can illuminate America’s complicated relationship with sexuality. • Go beyond the episode: William Deresiewicz’s essay, “A Jane Austen Kind of Guy” • Read an essay on the dark underbelly of Mansfield Park’s grand estates and country balls from Mikita Brott...
2017-11-2037 min
One Percent BetterEpisode 3: William Deresiewicz- The Art of ThinkingWilliam Deresiewicz (http://www.billderesiewicz.com/) is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His book Excellent Sheep examines the high pressure tug of war between what parents and students think they are getting in an elite college, and in many cases what they are actually getting. We talk about: How to think more clearly The importance of solitude Why multitasking is so destructive The value of skepticism What is college for? Rising college debt Is food art? Bill's daily habits How Bill writes Follow Bill on Twitter @WDeresiewicz and please share the show with someone who...
2017-07-1047 min
Combat Brotherhood PodcastTitle: Episode 32 // Solitude and LeadershipQuote: “If you want others to follow, learn to be alone with your thoughts. -William Deresiewicz
Free people must always cultivate their own ideas. Otherwise, we're only either reacting to, or agreeing with, the ideas of the day. In order to do either very well, we have to know who we are and where our thoughts come from. What's worth living or dying for? Is it better to leave our kids without a father and be a coward, or to give them memories of your bravery? Is it better to create an inclusive working environment based on what society te...
2017-04-1344 min
42 MinutesWilliam Deresiewicz: The Neoliberal Arts42 Minutes 209: William Deresiewicz - The Neoliberal Arts - 12.21.15 Itâ??s the darkest day of the year, so the program considers Class, Education, and Coming of Age with William Deresiewicz, author of the bestselling, Excellent Sheep. Topics Include: Myth, Star Wars, Meaning, Justice, Higher Education, Institutionalized, Spirit & Structure, Wildly Utopian, Oppression, The Matrix, Self, Soul, Victorian. http://billderesiewicz.com
2015-12-2100 min
Product Hunt RadioMaker Stories Episode 22 w/ William DeresiewiczWhat does friendship mean in the era of social media? what should the ideal college experience look like? what’s the difference between an entrepreneur and an artist? William Deresiewicz and I, Erik Torenberg, talk about these topics as well as his new book, Excellent Sheep, the Miseducation of America’s Elite and the way to a meaningful life. Check out his great book here: http://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Sheep-Miseducation-American-Meaningful/dp/1476702721 Edited by Alex Kontis
2015-08-0400 min
Off-Trail LearningWilliam Deresiewicz On Excellent SheepWilliam Deresiewicz, author of Excellent Sheep and former English professor at Yale University, talks with host Blake Boles about the reaction to his controversial book, helicopter parenting and overindulgent parenting, the meaning of a “real education,” the benefits of a small liberal arts college experience, how someone who doesn’t go to college might replicate the experience (or not), two lesser-known colleges that are on the right track, and why reforming college admissions policies can improve K-12 schooling.
2015-06-1651 min
Mixed Mental ArtsEp154 - William DeresiewiczAs a Professor at Yale, William Deresiewicz became concerned by what had happened to America's education. More than anything, he found that rather than turning out leaders was turning out a bunch of mindless followers. In his book, Excellent Sheep Deresiewicz lays out how the nation's best universities are miseducating our youth to be so obsessed with achieving success at all costs that we end up with politicians and business leaders who are selfish and complacent. You can find Excellent Sheep on Amazon. You can follow Professor Deresiewicz on twitter at @WDeresiewicz. If you reach out to him, he asks...
2014-09-1844 min