“Contemplative Pedagogy in a Technocratic Age” - Dr. Tim O’Malley

In this April 10, 2026, conclusion to his Valor Institute retreat, Dr. Tim O’Malley spoke about the principles of contemplative pedgagogy. Drawing on Josef Pieper’s Happiness and Contemplation, Dr. O’Malley characterized proper education as fundamentally festive, delighting in the present moment as a place of gift and gratitude.

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