Our design for a brand new system of learning depends rather heavily upon retired men (and women) stepping up to the plate to share their talents, experience and expertise with those who wish to truly acquire real knowledge.  They will be “masters” who demonstrate actual work in a glass laboratory setting and take on young apprentices.

Sometimes people say  “But wherever are you going to find enough such people to do this?”

I say they are everywhere, nearly bored to tears, feeling under-valued and put out to pasture, but brimming with creative genius and amazing skills. Have a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/96I_UrTOZF0