Most of what decides how your life turns out is never taught in a classroom. Since 2013 Brian Rose has asked philosophers, authors, thinkers and self-made learners how they actually educated themselves. These conversations cover practical philosophy, reading and self-study, free speech and open debate, and what helps people climb out of difficult starts. Some guests argue for old-fashioned discipline. Others make the case for questioning everything. Every full interview is free to watch.
From linguist Noam Chomsky and School of Life founder Alain de Botton to The 4-Hour Workweek author Tim Ferriss, former monk Jay Shetty, Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani, PragerU co-founder Dennis Prager and Skeptic magazine publisher Michael Shermer: how to think, how to learn and why it matters.
Alain de Botton founded The School of Life to teach what he believes schools leave out: how to handle love, work, status and self-knowledge. He explains how to apply philosophy to everyday problems. Mark Manson makes the counterintuitive case that a good life comes from choosing carefully what to care about. Jay Shetty, a former monk, shares the mental training he learned in the ashram and how he believes anyone can use it to reach their potential. Paul McKenna turns the same practical lens on relationships and communication.
Several guests built their lives on learning outside formal education. Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, explains his approach to learning skills quickly, and his 2013 interview was a turning point for London Real. Tai Lopez, an investor and entrepreneur, talks about living the good life and what he believes it takes to become great. Vishen Lakhiani describes how Mindvalley set out to teach personal growth at scale. Dean Graziosi shares the habits he credits for his success, and Brian Rose looks back on becoming London Real after leaving banking.
Noam Chomsky argues that governments and technology companies have strong incentives to limit what people can say. Michael Shermer, who teaches a course on scepticism at Chapman University, explains why he thinks liberals have stopped defending free speech. Dennis Prager, the radio host who co-founded PragerU, challenges the systemic racism narrative. Lord Michael Farmer, a former City metals trader and Conservative peer, argues that family and faith matter for social mobility. Wes Watson explains how ten years in prison taught him discipline and gratitude.
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Who has London Real interviewed about education and learning? Brian Rose has interviewed Noam Chomsky, Alain de Botton, Tim Ferriss, Jay Shetty, Mark Manson, Vishen Lakhiani, Tai Lopez, Dennis Prager, Michael Shermer, Lord Michael Farmer and Paul McKenna, among others.
Do the guests think school is enough? Most argue it is only a start. Alain de Botton says schools neglect emotional and practical wisdom. Tim Ferriss and Tai Lopez make the case for teaching yourself through books, mentors and experiment. Lord Farmer points to the role family plays long before and after school.
Why is free speech part of this topic? Several guests see open debate as the basis of learning. Noam Chomsky, Michael Shermer and Dennis Prager come from very different political positions, but each argues that people should be free to hear and test ideas for themselves.
Are the full education episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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