The problem with government funded schools: they spend someone else’s money on other people’s children. According to economist Milton Friedman, the worst possible scenario for spending money.
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The Future of Learning, Networked Society
This video features three heroes of education: Seth Godin, Prof Sugata Mitra and Daphne Koller among other schooling and education experts. After watching this video, there is hope for your children, for South Africa and parents who are tired of delgating the learning to forced compulsory schools run by governments. Technology is changing the way …
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Bronwyn Nielsen interviews Dr John Demartini
This is the Captains of Industry interview with Bronwyn Nielsen on CNBC Africa, based in Sandton. In this segment she interviews Dr John Demartini, renown author and professional speaker. I’ve completed two courses with him: Breakthrough Experience and his Speed Reading & Learning Dynamics seminars. Both are highly recommended including all his books. Dr Demartini …
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10 Ways To Use Business Degrees [Infographic]
Business degrees are important foundation to becoming an entrepreneur. This infographic shows you 10 different ways to use business degrees to accelerate your personal and professional life. Your choice of degrees goes hand-in-hand with the choice of university. Ensure the reputation of the university holds up on international rankings. The South African government merged several …
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Smartphone Apps Increase risk of Date Rape
Two of South Africa’s leading experts on relationships and technology warn women to be alert using smartphone dating apps. During Women’s Month in August, reports from NPRi in the USA, raised alarm bells on gross privacy violations via GPS built into all smartphones. “Whilst I am a keen supporter of social media as the modern …
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