"Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee"
"Here we may reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell, then serve in Heav'n"
“People never notice anything.”
I was speaking to my stepson last night and ask him what book he always wanted to read but never got around to reading. He said "I don't know". I then ask him had he read a few of the works I thought worthy(hence the above quotes) His blank stare assured me that he had not
What the hell are they teaching in college ? Kid graduates next semester!!!
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Is he a nursing student? Engineer? Psychology? Biology? I don't think he's going to run into that type of education unless he's in Literature. Jordan Peterson was advocating a broader historical literature anchor in education, but of course, that's not going to fit with academia becoming a feeder for industry. JP believes education is about reading certain books and writing--becoming competent. It's a compelling argument.
chuckpo
Level 8
Apr 19, 2019
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Computer science
They are being told what to think and how to bully these notions into society.
They are not being taught how to think.
They are not being shown alternative ideas.
They are told untrue versions of history.
How do you graduate college without having to participate in a debate? - I don't care what "field" your are in.
I just recently read one of my daughter's papers on climate change. We had previous discussed the issue so looked at her somewhat quizzically and stated, "This is not what you believe." Her response without batting an eye, "Yeah but, I need a good mark".
cRaZyTMG
Level 7
Apr 19, 2019
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Kids gotta good head on her shoulders!! Write like a leftist, get your degree and cash checks like a capitalist!!
Not much of any utility. I just read an article about how libraries were racist because they contained so many works from white authors. Lit classes that specifically exclude white authors (like Shakepeare). These are outright statements that you will be judged by the color of your skin rather than the content of your character.
Demere
Level 6
Apr 19, 2019
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unbelievable!!! will the madness ever end?
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