Why Did Steve Jobs Limit His Children’s Exposure to Technology?

Why Did Steve Jobs Limit His Children's Exposure to Technology? 1

There is the mistaken impression that computers represent the future and that everyone, especially the very young, should become computer savvy as soon as possible. According to this view, failure to expose children to high technology handicaps their ability to function in the real world. However, in the real world, addiction to … Read more

Dona Cesarina, an Enemy of TFP

Dona Cesarina, an Enemy of TFP 2

“I don’t like the motto of your society,” quipped Dona Cesarina (see footnote), an acquaintance I had not seen in many years, as I met her by chance near the Conde Prates Building. Dona Cesarina is still a young grandmother who is always on the leading edge of all modernity. However, despite … Read more

Equality at the Starting Point – What an Injustice

Equality at the Starting Point - What an Injustice 1

  I hear people repeating at every moment that justice demands all persons should have the same opportunities when beginning their life, education, or career. According to this view, education should be equal for all, and the curricula in the different professions should also be equal. This, then, would result in the … Read more