#61 11.11.25
We usually think people who lecture are, like, super selfless. You know, they just do it for the sake of doing it. But that’s really not the case. I think there’s something deeper going on. There’s this one element in lecturing that feels kind of similar to the instinct to procreate, in a way. That urge to pass something of yourself on, a thought, a piece of knowledge, a perspective, and know it will live inside someone else, even just a tiny bit. That’s what makes it powerful. And honestly, kind of addictive when you see it happening in real time.
I’m the type of lecturer who really wants my students to think critically. So, by the end of my lectures, I bring up things like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs or self-determination theory. Then I push them to debate, not just to pick a side, but to figure out why they think one idea holds more weight than another. Every time they get better at debating, managing their emotions, and using logic instead of impulse, I just sit there and enjoy it.
I never thought I could teach, to be honest. I’ve always been impatient, wanting to do everything my own way. I have ADHD, so sticking to structure isn’t exactly my strong suit. But this whole teaching thing really caught me off guard, in the best way.
And you know, at the end of the day, it’s not just about the students. I think people share knowledge because of that same reason, that need to see a little part of themselves continue on in someone else. Of course, we also love seeing our students thrive and grow. That growth feels like a reflection of us, like they’re carrying a small part of who we are. It’s not entirely selfless, and no one really admits that. But I will. Because I don’t care. It’s still beautiful