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The Importance of Idealism and Deviation in Life and Music Lessons
The speaker shares their belief that idealism and deviation from archaic traditions are not a lacking of maturity, but rather a way to re-inspire traditional beliefs and create progress. They relate this to their experience in teaching and learning music.
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The speaker argues that idealism and naivete should not be seen as a lack of maturity but rather as an obligation to inspire traditional idealism in older generations.
1:28:44 - 1:33:04 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker argues that idealism and naivete should not be seen as a lack of maturity but rather as an obligation to inspire traditional idealism in older generations. However, idealism can come at a cost in reputational hits and therefore must be balanced with creativity.
ChapterThe Importance of Idealism and Deviation in Life and Music Lessons
Episode#158 – Zev Weinstein: The Next Generation of Big Ideas and Brave Minds
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the archaic and traditional routine of music lessons, and how a motivation to prove themselves led them to explore classical music despite their terrible sense of pitch.
1:33:04 - 1:36:07 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the archaic and traditional routine of music lessons, and how a motivation to prove themselves led them to explore classical music despite their terrible sense of pitch.