Aporíā Education
The humanities + AI:
Future-proof practical and moral formation.
A modern education
Life hacks and good test scores only get one so far.Tutoring is typically associated with university admissions, but the word once had a very different meaning.In the past, many of the greatest thinkers were tutored in history, philosophy, and literature from a young age. In constant dialogue with their tutors, they reflected on difficult and essential questions: What does it mean to live well? What is justice? How should we structure our communities and society? They didn’t stop with the past, though.To achieve our goals, we need to learn how to act effectively in the present. Embracing technological change is the first step.My tutoring approach combines the moral value of the humanities with the practical value of technology. The Aporíā curriculum is based on three tenets: the humanities, AI, and entrepreneurship.In weekly or bi-weekly sessions, students engage in close study of classic texts in history, philosophy, and literature; learn how to use AI tools and how they work; and create their own projects based on their unique interests.The curriculum is ideal for students aged 14-17. By the end, students have:
• Thought deeply about life's most difficult and important moral questions
• Learned how to use AI effectively without diminishing their own thinking and communication
• Learned how to apply the Socratic method to one's life
• Began to act on their own interests and curiosities to stand out naturallyTechnology helps us achieve our goals; the humanities help us decide what those goals should be. Together, they provide the foundations for moral and effective living.For more about my philosophy, I write the Modern Education newsletter on Substack. To get in touch, please send me a message here.
Henry James
I've had a variety of experiences in business and academic settings. I studied history and philosophy at Georgetown University (summa cum laude), before doing a master's in US history at the University of Cambridge. I've also worked in a Venture Capital firm, the US Senate, a government agency, and a software company. I'm now completing a PhD at University College London.