1 Matching Annotations
  1. Jan 2022
    1. You don't absorb the ideas of John Dewey the way you absorb the crooning of Mr. Vallee.

      Interesting juxtaposition of the height of academia and pop stardom of his day.

      John Dewey (/ˈduːi/; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the first half of the twentieth century. #

      Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901[1] – July 3, 1986), known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, musician, actor, and radio host. He was one of the first modern pop stars of the teen idol type. #