"Unfortunately, many people set extremely low bars for themselves, not just in school. When it comes to the big issues, like those involving relationships, the survival of our democracy, or even our planet, maybe learning the necessary facts is a worthwhile target."
Some people set the bar right so low we have a good chance of self-destructing as a species. I write not because I want attention, rather, because I am worried that we are going to destroy the tiny ball of rock we all depend on for survival. This planet is full of beauty that is taken for granted by a huge swath of my fellow sapiens.
I could not agree more. It's like we're all standing on a precipice together all sliding toward the edge and half the world's population is giving fist bumps - "Hey Let's Party - Ya Only live Once" with no thoughts about future generations.
True, true! Literature class used to be a place where lots of people would learn about paradox and complex characters. Not many T/F quizzes. Now, where does the message get through, I wonder?
It must be a challenging time to teach literature because a significant portion of us yearn for simplicity. But neither the world nor even we commoners are simple beings.. Complexity has almost become a four letter word. And that's a lot of scrunching.
This is excellent Mark. And funnily enough, exactly what I’m working on right now. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad it spoke to you - Thanks Kim
"Unfortunately, many people set extremely low bars for themselves, not just in school. When it comes to the big issues, like those involving relationships, the survival of our democracy, or even our planet, maybe learning the necessary facts is a worthwhile target."
Some people set the bar right so low we have a good chance of self-destructing as a species. I write not because I want attention, rather, because I am worried that we are going to destroy the tiny ball of rock we all depend on for survival. This planet is full of beauty that is taken for granted by a huge swath of my fellow sapiens.
I could not agree more. It's like we're all standing on a precipice together all sliding toward the edge and half the world's population is giving fist bumps - "Hey Let's Party - Ya Only live Once" with no thoughts about future generations.
Fortunately, the students who take lit classes want to be there. That’s something.
True, true! Literature class used to be a place where lots of people would learn about paradox and complex characters. Not many T/F quizzes. Now, where does the message get through, I wonder?
It must be a challenging time to teach literature because a significant portion of us yearn for simplicity. But neither the world nor even we commoners are simple beings.. Complexity has almost become a four letter word. And that's a lot of scrunching.