Knowledge without thoughts

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Aside from work and family life, been busy following closely the socio-political scenes where i lived, mostly through the internet. Yes, the internet is truly one of humanity greatest modern technology. Apart from expanding our knowledge and bringing people closer together, of which this forum is a good example, it also widen perspectives on happenings in the place i lived. Specifically, the above-mentioned scenarios. It is definitely healthy to have alternative news and views on a situation other than the ones been fed to us via the media, which could be and is controlled by the those in power. All this while, i'm a product of my country's education system. Its education taught me rote-learning, to memorized facts and figures. It is sad to say that the system has bred citizens which are incapable or refuse to think critically. Citizens who are too "lazy", who are stuck in their comfort zones, either too busy in their work or family life, to see and seek out the truth. People who having had a higher education thinks that higher education means a higher paying job which equates to a better life. Those who are well-off, and those in a position of power, after their formal education are over, stop seeking knowledge to improve themselves and their fellow brothers and sisters. Instead, they chose to abuse their power and position to enrich themselves. To espouse racism and hate. Is this what knowledge is all about? Is this what knowledge is used for? Humans has been brought closer now more than ever, through economic trade and cooperation, communications, of which the internet is a good example and to a certain extent, inter-racial marriages. Everyone should be aware that change is one of the constant in life. Life itself is a journey and not a destination. And what is life but a learning experience. Here is an interesting articles about humanity and why we should all work together for the common good. We may still be a long way towards that objective but for now, i leave you to ponder. Have a good weekend then. Cheers. http://www.ispeace723.org/anthroposphere2.html http://www.ispeace723.org/onefamily2.html