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BaseCamp LiveWriting and Speaking Well with Andrew PudewaWelcome to this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live! In today’s conversation, host Davies Owens revisits a powerful interview with Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing.In an age of shrinking vocabularies, short attention spans, and over-reliance on screens, Andrew shares why writing and speaking well are more critical than ever. He explains that students cannot think complex thoughts without the words to express them, and highlights how classical education – with its focus on grammar, logic, and rhetoric – equips students to become articulate, thoughtful communicators who can engage the world with t...2025-07-0139 min
BaseCamp LiveWriting and Speaking Well with Andrew PudewaUnlock the secrets to nurturing articulate communicators in a tech-driven world with our latest Basecamp Live episode featuring Andrew Pudewa, the esteemed founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Together, we dissect the enduring necessity of eloquent writing and speech, even as our culture gravitates towards brevity. Our conversation explores 'ancient future education' and its pivotal role in fostering thoughtful, compassionate leaders of tomorrow. As we navigate the complexities of modern communication, Pudewa joins us to shed light on the challenges of internet safety, emphasizing the cultivation of a love for truth, goodness, and beauty as our strongest...2023-12-2140 min