We portray the
schools as a magical process that will fix all of society's problems. If this
is the case, it makes sense to support the schools. Who wouldn't want them to
succeed? There's just one problem. None of this is rooted in reality.
As an example, let's
look at the ability to think. The schools are portrayed as vital to the
development of the thought process. In reality, they train students to turn to
their teachers to provide their thoughts. Independent thought can and
frequently does interfere with the process. Success in school ultimately
demands abandonment of thought.
I could discuss
other issues that the schools claim to fix but actually harm, but I would
rather get to the point. Supporting the schools will not fix the problems that
the schools claim to fix.
Of course, lying
about the ability to fix all of society's problems has been a terrific PR move
for the schools. They don't have to be successful in fixing any problems as
long as people are convinced that it's possible. This skews perceptions of the
mindless masses who want easy fixes. Unfortunately, these fixes are absolute
nonsense. It doesn't matter how much we support the schools. They will always
be detrimental to society.
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