Praxeum:  What is the Classroom of The Future?  Neo-DeMarcoian Thought or Bricks in the Wall

We don't need no education We don't need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teacher, leave them kids alone. —Another Brick in The Wall, Pink Floyd, 1979 For years, I have been fervently pondering the concept of an ideal classroom of the future, a visionary space where the fusion of technology, pedagogy, …

Disruptors Up: Love ’em or Hate ’em? There’s probably a reason… DeMarco Banter

“Oh, I used to be disgusted And now I try to be amused” —Elvis Costello, The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes, 1977 A few weeks back, a colleague mentioned I was a disruptor. At first, I wasn't sure how to take it—was it a compliment, a criticism, or perhaps a bit of both? …

Can Our Leaders Win? A Commentary on “Why Our Generals Don’t Win”  by Gary Anderson:  Deeper DeMarco Banter

A thought-provoking article by Gary Anderson caught my attention last week, titled "Why Our Generals Don’t Win." The piece ignited a fascinating discussion when I shared it on LinkedIn. Anderson's central argument is that the inability of our generals to secure victories can be traced back to the influence of the Goldwater-Nichols Act and the …

Giles Deleuze Goes Punk: Going Underground–Life in the Rhizome: DeMarco Banter

A few weeks ago, a colleague shared the attached PDF with me. Given my background as a padiwan philosopher and a recovering punk rocker, I initially found it intriguing and somewhat amusing. However, as I began delving deeper into its contents, my fascination grew. So, perhaps we commence our exploration from the top, specifically focusing …