Porcupine Report #84: “Rethinking Education in the Free State” with Ian Underwood
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Eric welcomes longtime Free Stater and author Ian Underwood to discuss his journey of building a self-sufficient life in New Hampshire. Ian shares how he and his friends founded Bardo Farm, living off the grid and fostering a culture of independence and community. He also dives into his series of books challenging conventional ideas about fairness, funding, and fun in education—arguing that schools should focus on actual learning, not bureaucracy. The two reflect on how the Free State movement has advanced homeschooling, liberty activism, and local resilience. Their conversation ranges from educational reform to lessons from COVID-19, offering a vision of practical freedom in everyday life.
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