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Re:Does Education Matter? Tests from Extensions of Schooling... by gedy on Sunday August 07, 2022 @02:13AM (#32374296)
I agree, but wondering where this "blank slate" belief comes from and how it persists?
Re:Does Education Matter? Tests from Extensions of Schooling... by raarts on Sunday August 07, 2022 @06:42AM (#32375435)
"Other people have it better than me, I want that too, if I accept innate differences being the cause then it means I'll never get there which is unbearable. If all humans are born the same then I can declare the others malicious oppressors - which is a powerful moral weapon - and work from there. At least I'll have a chance to get some of what the others have".
Re:Does Education Matter? Tests from Extensions of Schooling... by WalterBright on Sunday August 07, 2022 @05:07PM (#32379895)
I always knew I'd never be a pro ball player nor an Air Force pilot, due to the innate configuration of my body. It wasn't unbearable. Everybody has different strengths and weaknesses. I find what I am suited for and exploit that.
Re:Does Education Matter? Tests from Extensions of Schooling... by czstar on Sunday August 07, 2022 @03:47PM (#32379254)
In the U.S. a lot of emotions surrounding this topic come from racist policies/perceptions of the past. It’s hard to have an open conversation about this topic without someone resorting to name calling.