Shimon Schocken: The self-organizing computer course

The transcript discusses the life of Salman Schocken, a self-taught intellectual who founded Schocken Books and co-founded the Hebrew University. The speaker shares their family's educational philosophy, emphasizing self-study and exploration. They describe the creation of the NAND2Tetris course, which teaches computer science from first principles, and its global impact. The speaker critiques traditional grading systems and introduces a new project focused on K-12 math education using mobile apps. The talk concludes with a reflection on the importance of being a mensch.

In what ways did the speaker's upbringing influence their perspective on education?

What impact did the NAND2Tetris course have on its participants?

What innovative methods are being used to teach K-12 math education?

What does the term 'mensch' mean, and how is it relevant to the speaker's message?