I've just released The Iona Project v1.0
Iona is a mission to create a boarding school to preserve western civilization from the decline of modernity.
Document can be found here: http://iona.pkt.net/
This link will be updated to a website in the future.
As I've been writing this, I have been sharing a few excerpts. So now I'm tagging everyone who I THINK showed some interest in the idea. Apologies in advance for whatever mistakes I inevitably made.
At the bottom of the document is an email address, email me there if you want to be involved, or just to be put on a list to learn about updates.
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Iona is a mission to create a boarding school to preserve western civilization from the decline of modernity.
Document can be found here: http://iona.pkt.net/
This link will be updated to a website in the future.
As I've been writing this, I have been sharing a few excerpts. So now I'm tagging everyone who I THINK showed some interest in the idea. Apologies in advance for whatever mistakes I inevitably made.
At the bottom of the document is an email address, email me there if you want to be involved, or just to be put on a list to learn about updates.
CC: @Java
@pepsi_man
@sj_zero
@KingOfWhiteAmerica
@andetritus
@DC5FAN
@patris
@RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare
@dcc
@oneBasedBrother
@Bernard
@Revertron
@threalist
@harblinger
@nomebullyyou
@na
@cjd @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @DC5FAN @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron Have you researched the legal implications of this? I don't know much about the regulation of private education, but I think the male hierarchy might not go well in some places, not to mention the whole transgender issue.
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>Electronic devices are strictly controlled, with portable devices like phones and laptops
forbidden on campus. Software development and internet usage is taught, but the use of
the internet for leisure is forbidden.
You need to explain how to control student's Internet usage. My suggestion would be to have all computers run a custom GNU+Linux distro or Gentoo installation with a heavily locked-down DE and a whitelist of websites. It would be harder and pointless to crack security if the OS doesn't offer much in the first place.
@cjd @xianc78 @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron I think you could run it via remote learning initially. A lot of folks are already doing home schooling, so this could connect them to a larger Nexus of like-minded peers. You could then use the small amount of fees to acquire brick and mortar. I think you physically bring the kids in around 5th-6th grade when they could handle being outside of the family unit.
@cjd @xianc78 @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron Imagine getting only the best and brightest and then giving them a steady diet of true learning for 8 years. They'd be gods when they came out.
Possibly a way to bootstrap, but I think the physical location will prove necessary to form the social bonds.
@cjd @xianc78 @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron Ultimately the curriculum is where the value is. That could easily be shared and monetized through current homeschooling networks. Getting into these schools would be the ultimate goal. If you are of the best calibre you get to attend a brick and mortar so the selection process is driven before they even set foot in the building.
> Ultimately the curriculum is where the value is
Remember, the Amish have a very basic curriculum and really the only things they really excel at are building bonds with each other and developing self-discipline.
Remember, the Amish have a very basic curriculum and really the only things they really excel at are building bonds with each other and developing self-discipline.
@cjd @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @xianc78 @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron You'd need educators but how do you keep the commies out. They are all basically commies.
Well, if they read that document and don't vomit, that's a pretty good sign they're not commies 😏
But then I think the place to look is toward interested parents, some rogue school teachers (I had a few like that), and some retirees who would like to give back to the community.
After 20 years, we can just hire our own graduates.
But then I think the place to look is toward interested parents, some rogue school teachers (I had a few like that), and some retirees who would like to give back to the community.
After 20 years, we can just hire our own graduates.
@cjd @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @xianc78 @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron I like the self perpetuating nature of it. You think big.
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@cjd @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @xianc78 @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron The problem is the Amish are an established community. There isn't really a comparable group to draw these students from. I agree that simplicity is a virtue but you also have to get parents from different backgrounds to buy in. Homeschooling is a lot of work. Those people have already rejected the easy path because they want better for their children.
I'm only using the Amish to illustrate what value comes from group cohesion and discipline.
Taking a kid in at 8 and keeping them until 18 it is very possible to build strong cohesion and discipline both.
I don't see any reason why after 25 years there wouldn't be an entire community of alumni around the area where the school is built, who would be at least half as cohesive as the Amish, and without such self-imposed restrictions on labor-saving technology.
I agree homeschool parents are a great resource.
Taking a kid in at 8 and keeping them until 18 it is very possible to build strong cohesion and discipline both.
I don't see any reason why after 25 years there wouldn't be an entire community of alumni around the area where the school is built, who would be at least half as cohesive as the Amish, and without such self-imposed restrictions on labor-saving technology.
I agree homeschool parents are a great resource.
@cjd @xianc78 @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron I think you start with a curriculum and people will buy in based on that to the larger vision. That seems to have the lowest cost of entry, that funds the rest of the endeavor.
Curriculum is important, no doubt. But I want people to understand how incredibly valuable it is to be part of a cohesive group and to develop self-discipline.
@cjd @dcc @andetritus @Java @Bernard @xianc78 @nomebullyyou @na @RichardKuklinskisIcyGlare @KingOfWhiteAmerica @patris @pepsi_man @sj_zero @threalist @harblinger @oneBasedBrother @Revertron That's what makes what you are doing different.
This will need to be addressed in more detail, but my instinct is: Desktop computers only, and they are in a public location where other people can see your screen.
Using a linux distro just makes rational sense.