It seems like education rather than freeing people's minds to think has instead given them a restrictive system in which to think. Does anybody see this?
2006-07-19 21:06:31 · 9 answers · asked by Justin 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think education can usually be beneficial to promoting free thought and the exchange of new ideas. However, I find some so-called intellectuals to be book-smart, but not able to think 'outside the box'. Overall, I'd say education is preferred to the alternative.
Too many people seem to just follow each other's thoughts around like cattle. I've heard the term 'sheeple' used to describe people like that. They just do what they're told, and believe whatever they hear. Sad, but I think it's way too common.
2006-07-19 21:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by shoeless_cyberjunkie 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Okay? Perhaps after all these years someone can give me a definition and practical application of "freeing" ones mind. The only people who spout that crap around me are pseudo intellectuals who insist on repeating ideas and thoughts that are clearly someone elses.
2006-07-20 04:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to give you a idea,in the early 70's a law was pass to stop and surch your car for weapons drugs and so forth law makers say it was to lower crime what they did'nt tell you that you had to give up your rights to privacy when a cop stops you and ask you to get out of you car they can serch and distory if must if they exspect anything illigel you have no rights to stop them the same with homeland sercuity if they suspect for any reseason you a torriest they can invade your home with out a warrent does'nt matter who you are so remeber this when every time you vote you are giving up your rights always read and do reserch be for you say yes
2006-07-20 04:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by samm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some extent. Children often aren't taught to think for themselves or how to apply logic or reasoning to a problem. It has created a generation of lazy thinkers...but I hasten to add that wherever there is intelligence...there will exist the ability to think...and sometimes, it will happen on its own...in spite of these areas of concern. I was forced to think for myself at an early age...and what at first appeared as a hardship for me; became my one of my greatest blessings.
2006-07-20 04:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean like asking other people what they think?For free?
Seems to be on the increase.
2006-07-20 04:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by racquel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think good education encourages people to think - it gives the students something to think about, it stimulates their minds, and provides a framework for them to share their thoughts.
2006-07-20 04:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally, media bias has provided one sided thinking. But people have no one to blame but themselves. The truth is out there, we are just to lazy to find it.
2006-07-20 04:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jon H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advanced technology makes things a lot easier for all of us. which allows us to become lazy. this breeds lazy people with lazy minds.
2006-07-20 04:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by imlaura2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY IN THE US WHERE RELIGION IS BRAINWASHING EVERYONE...
2006-07-20 04:14:58 · answer #9 · answered by MAGNUM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋