Topic: Prussian Education

The lyrics of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" serve as a critique of an educational system designed for brainwashing and social division. Historical precedents for this type of control include 18th-century Prussian military academies and the rigorous training of Japanese ninjas. Modern corporate funding from entities like Google and Apple is accused of continuing this legacy by targeting children's development.

Guest host Jay Dyer discusses the origins of the Western education system, claiming it was modeled on the Prussian military structure to create "socialized" citizens rather than critical thinkers. He references Francis Dvornik's research on the "Origins of Intelligence Services," noting that vast spy networks have been essential to imperial power since ancient Egypt.

Dr. Kaufman and Michael Grady analyze the LAUSD opening ceremony, which featured funeral wreaths and moments of silence to anchor feelings of death and grief in students. They discuss the Prussian education system's origins as a tool for creating obedient soldiers and workers. Grady explains how these ceremonies use Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to link compliance with the safety of one's family.

The modern American school system is criticized as a derivative of the Prussian model designed to create programmable, mindless soldiers. Dr. Brooks and the host advocate for a return to self-education and apprenticeship, citing historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Andrew Jackson who succeeded without formal schooling. They argue that the "brick and mortar" university system is obsolete and that true learning happens through independent study.