Video: David Foster Wallace speech on Choosing, Mindfulness and the Real Value of Education

[ehrnst]

In 2005, David Foster Wallace was asked to give the commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College. However, the resulting speech didn't become widely known until 3 years later, after his tragic death. It is, without a doubt, some of the best life advice we've ever come across, and perhaps the most simple and elegant explanation of the real value of education.


Video based on an abridged audio recording of that speech:

vimeo.com/65576562

This was sent to me by a friend at a time I really needed to be reminded of the value of choosing compassion.

[Arctic Dave]

1. He was a great writer.

Great advice.