Manish Jain: Goat Shit to Clownversities

In this episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, host Barnaby King interviews Manish Jain, a real-life trickster and advocate of unlearning. Jain shares his transformative journey from the American dream to founding alternative education initiatives like Ecoversities and Swaraj University in India. The discussion explores the metaphorical connections between clowning and unlearning, including playful disruptions of traditional systems and the importance of embracing failure. Jain discusses his experiences of 'unlearning' with his grandmother, including using goat manure for healing, which challenged conventional beliefs. He emphasizes the need for playfulness, resilience, and reimagining societal norms to enact social change. Jain invites listeners to rediscover abundance and trust, sharing insights on how unlearning can influence various life aspects, including education, community, and personal happiness.

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