Amy Leask
@amyleask.bsky.social
Thinker, Writer, Educator. Building a life on reason, empathy, and baked goods.
I keep the good stuff at AmyLeask.substack.com, AmyLeask.com and RedTKidsMedia.com.
She/her
I keep the good stuff at AmyLeask.substack.com, AmyLeask.com and RedTKidsMedia.com.
She/her
Big question: What, where, or who is home?
Something great to ask a little thinker!
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Something great to ask a little thinker!
www.youtube.com/shorts/vx6HP...
- YouTube
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Big question: What, where, or who is home?
Something great to ask a little thinker!
www.youtube.com/shorts/vx6HP...
Something great to ask a little thinker!
www.youtube.com/shorts/vx6HP...
They call it "The Gen Z Stare" and it's made to seem creepy and disrespectful.
What if we took a look at what might be behind it?
Some thoughts about what it's like to be young at the moment, and what a simple look might reveal.
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
What if we took a look at what might be behind it?
Some thoughts about what it's like to be young at the moment, and what a simple look might reveal.
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
Maybe The Eyes Have It.
Why This Isn't The Easiest Time To Be Young
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
They call it "The Gen Z Stare" and it's made to seem creepy and disrespectful.
What if we took a look at what might be behind it?
Some thoughts about what it's like to be young at the moment, and what a simple look might reveal.
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
What if we took a look at what might be behind it?
Some thoughts about what it's like to be young at the moment, and what a simple look might reveal.
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
What if I just don't get art?
It might not be as big a deal as you think. Just ask a kid!
www.youtube.com/shorts/P85Pg...
It might not be as big a deal as you think. Just ask a kid!
www.youtube.com/shorts/P85Pg...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What if I just don't get art?
It might not be as big a deal as you think. Just ask a kid!
www.youtube.com/shorts/P85Pg...
It might not be as big a deal as you think. Just ask a kid!
www.youtube.com/shorts/P85Pg...
Are we skilled and knowledgeable from day one, or do we have to learn it all as we go?
Maybe ask a kid?
youtube.com/shorts/lkmnY...
#perpetualyouthday
Maybe ask a kid?
youtube.com/shorts/lkmnY...
#perpetualyouthday
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Are we skilled and knowledgeable from day one, or do we have to learn it all as we go?
Maybe ask a kid?
youtube.com/shorts/lkmnY...
#perpetualyouthday
Maybe ask a kid?
youtube.com/shorts/lkmnY...
#perpetualyouthday
Okay, so I did the right thing. Do I have to keep doing the right thing?
Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/omlAT...
Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/omlAT...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Okay, so I did the right thing. Do I have to keep doing the right thing?
Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/omlAT...
Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/omlAT...
Arts of all kinds can have an incredible ripple effect. Wouldn't it be wonderful if creators could see how far theirs went?
amyleask.substack.com/p/does-the-a...
amyleask.substack.com/p/does-the-a...
Does The Artist Know?
On The Role of Creative Types
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November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Arts of all kinds can have an incredible ripple effect. Wouldn't it be wonderful if creators could see how far theirs went?
amyleask.substack.com/p/does-the-a...
amyleask.substack.com/p/does-the-a...
Yeah, this may be true. How do you find a philosopher when you need one?
They may be hiding in plain sight!
Tips on tracking one down here: open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
They may be hiding in plain sight!
Tips on tracking one down here: open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Yeah, this may be true. How do you find a philosopher when you need one?
They may be hiding in plain sight!
Tips on tracking one down here: open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
They may be hiding in plain sight!
Tips on tracking one down here: open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
"Nope, don't want to know that anymore."
Is that an option? Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/kSPm7...
Is that an option? Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/kSPm7...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Nope, don't want to know that anymore."
Is that an option? Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/kSPm7...
Is that an option? Better ask a kid!
youtube.com/shorts/kSPm7...
It's pushing 100 years old, but this branch of philosophy still packs a wallop.
amyleask.substack.com/p/why-its-go...
amyleask.substack.com/p/why-its-go...
Why It's Good To Be An Existentialist
Putting A Century-Old Philosophy To Work Again
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November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's pushing 100 years old, but this branch of philosophy still packs a wallop.
amyleask.substack.com/p/why-its-go...
amyleask.substack.com/p/why-its-go...
We're still out there, and we'd still like to help.
amyleask.substack.com/p/but-wheres...
#philosophyday
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#philosophyday
But Where's Your Toga?
What It Means To Be A Philosopher These Days
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November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We're still out there, and we'd still like to help.
amyleask.substack.com/p/but-wheres...
#philosophyday
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#philosophyday
Happy #WorldPhilosophyDay to all you thinkers out there. Shall we play a game to celebrate?
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open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
Let's Play "Find the Philosopher"
Philosophers are a useful bunch these days.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy #WorldPhilosophyDay to all you thinkers out there. Shall we play a game to celebrate?
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open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
A lot of very big and serious ideas can be explored through play. Here's how you do that with a little thinker: open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...
On The Importance Of Play In Children's Philosophy
The jury’s still out on precisely how long it takes to learn through play vs.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A lot of very big and serious ideas can be explored through play. Here's how you do that with a little thinker: open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...
The impact of our words should probably be discussed sooner than later, right?
So, why not strike up a conversation with a little thinker?
youtube.com/shorts/Ot7DB...
So, why not strike up a conversation with a little thinker?
youtube.com/shorts/Ot7DB...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The impact of our words should probably be discussed sooner than later, right?
So, why not strike up a conversation with a little thinker?
youtube.com/shorts/Ot7DB...
So, why not strike up a conversation with a little thinker?
youtube.com/shorts/Ot7DB...
Does learning bring happiness? If it doesn't (or if it actually takes happiness away) is it still worth it?
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 4: Does Learning Make Us Happy? — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Exploring the possible joy involved in lifelong learning.
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Does learning bring happiness? If it doesn't (or if it actually takes happiness away) is it still worth it?
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
Could it be that we're just putting too much pressure on ourselves to be happy? Are there other things to be that are a little more attainable, a little less fleeting, but still very satisfying?
Food for thought:
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Food for thought:
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November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Could it be that we're just putting too much pressure on ourselves to be happy? Are there other things to be that are a little more attainable, a little less fleeting, but still very satisfying?
Food for thought:
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
Food for thought:
open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
We tell kids to trust us, but do we ever talk to them about what that means?
No time like the present, right?
youtube.com/shorts/9XvcG...
No time like the present, right?
youtube.com/shorts/9XvcG...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We tell kids to trust us, but do we ever talk to them about what that means?
No time like the present, right?
youtube.com/shorts/9XvcG...
No time like the present, right?
youtube.com/shorts/9XvcG...
Before you make assumptions about what a kid is or isn't capable of processing, you might want to ask them for their perspective.
www.youtube.com/shorts/bafIP...
www.youtube.com/shorts/bafIP...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Before you make assumptions about what a kid is or isn't capable of processing, you might want to ask them for their perspective.
www.youtube.com/shorts/bafIP...
www.youtube.com/shorts/bafIP...
If you find it hard to be happy in strange times like these...don't sweat it.
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Even When You’re Not Happy…
You Can Still Be All This Other Stuff.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you find it hard to be happy in strange times like these...don't sweat it.
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open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...
Living In The Imperfect In-Between
Is It Really Just Not Worth It?
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November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's an important conversation to have with a little thinker all year long, but especially today.
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#RemembranceDay #Peace
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#RemembranceDay #Peace
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November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's an important conversation to have with a little thinker all year long, but especially today.
youtube.com/shorts/oyVyI...
#RemembranceDay #Peace
youtube.com/shorts/oyVyI...
#RemembranceDay #Peace
It wasn't my best subject, and I kind of dreaded it at times, but it was still an integral part of my journey as a learner.
Here's why:
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
Here's why:
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 3: Gym Class, Dodgeball, and the Lessons We Didn’t See Coming — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Life Lessons (Ruefully) Learned In Gym Class
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It wasn't my best subject, and I kind of dreaded it at times, but it was still an integral part of my journey as a learner.
Here's why:
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
Here's why:
www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...
A fascinating question about life in the forest, to ponder with a little explorer.
youtube.com/shorts/mmqNl...
youtube.com/shorts/mmqNl...
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A fascinating question about life in the forest, to ponder with a little explorer.
youtube.com/shorts/mmqNl...
youtube.com/shorts/mmqNl...
What we have going for us, as far as dealing with AI is concerned:
amyleask.substack.com/p/sorry-folk...
amyleask.substack.com/p/sorry-folk...
Sorry Folks, But You’re Gonna Have To Be Human.
On Our Fear of/Fascination With AI
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November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What we have going for us, as far as dealing with AI is concerned:
amyleask.substack.com/p/sorry-folk...
amyleask.substack.com/p/sorry-folk...
If you have a kid, you probably have rocks in your house. How about using these treasures to start a wonderful chat about value?
youtube.com/shorts/6p4PN...
youtube.com/shorts/6p4PN...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
If you have a kid, you probably have rocks in your house. How about using these treasures to start a wonderful chat about value?
youtube.com/shorts/6p4PN...
youtube.com/shorts/6p4PN...