In the Virginia Journal of Education, teacher Tom Shenk explores this question: Is today's lifestyle hampering children's brain development? He contrasts the way things work for children still brought up in aboriginal cultures with the way they work in what in Ishmael is called the Taker culture. (Mike Tabony sent us this link he said because the article reminded him so much of Daniel's writings.) Shenk's analysis does indeed correspond with what Daniel says–and goes beyond, with some specific examples that are astounding. Read the article here.

As we well know, the Guestbook is not designed for threaded conversations. A reader supplied us with this site, intended for discussion of Daniel's works and ideas. There's not much there at the moment, but with a little publicity and sharing, that could change. Have a look at Reddit-Leavers. Also check out these two new Facebook pages started by readers. Live Like a Leaver and The b Following.

Please note that these sites are all the products of individual readers of Daniel's work and they alone are responsible for the content.

This week, for the Rob Kall Bottom-Up Radio Show on OpEd News.com, Daniel taped an interview that he calls "one of my all-time best." Both men were there to talk about a brand-new essay Daniel produced just for the occasion: "The Invisibility of Success."
In the Northeast, you may be able to catch the live broadcast Wednesday, April 10 at 9 p.m. Eastern time on 1360 AM, reaching the metro Philly & South NJ area. Outside the radio area, you can listen or download the interview at Bottom Up Radio. (You'll need to register with OpEd News.) Podcasts can also be downloaded from iTunes.

Click on the headline for a link to the background story of this interview.

Here's a video sent to us by Mike Tabony that offers a tongue-in-cheek answer to that question. Mike says he uses the first ten minutes of the video as an aid when he tries to explain Daniel's work to others. He says the whole video is worth watching but that first part (and the last minute before the credits) "dovetail very well with Daniel's thoughts and at the same time fill a great empty spot in our understanding of why our culture developed and how it managed to become so dominant on the planet." We think he's right. Check out How Beer Saved the World.

Click on Events under the FIND OUT ABOUT heading in the directory at the left of this notice to get the facts about Daniel's upcoming appearance at The Institution Theater's new show, The Next Chapter: An Author's Words. Rewritten. It's an event not to be missed if you happen to be in Austin!