Information is as strong a tool as it is a weapon, and the same is true for misinformation and disinformation. Being uninformed or misinformed are dangerous in our world today. Being critical and discerning with what you see and hear is integral to maintaining a fair and balanced view of the world around you. Sure, everyone has biases and prejudices, but being aware of those and not allowing them to overtake your view of facts can diminish their effect on your ideas and beliefs. In 50 years time, no one wants to realize they were just another version of those standing outside of churches denouncing interracial or same sex marriages. We aspire to be better than those before us, and to make things better for those after us, and the first step to that is to know what better is and can be.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Final Blog!
History in the making is an eye opener. Learning about the plethora of issues facing the world, and the issues building up to them is integral to being a citizen of the world at large, rather than just one of your own country. This is what more education should strive for- bipartisan information that allows the recipient of the information to draw their own conclusions, to form their own opinions. Information can be impartially presented, or at least have alternative perspectives (to the presenter's) equally available. Luckily, I've had such an experience with this class. Often one's own beliefs can slant or skew the stories being told, and being so particularly concerned with facts vs how they're portrayed as I am, I appreciate there can be difficulty when the class is so politically charged. From drone strikes, to the wars in Afghanistan and against Terror, there are many perspectives to be considered, and many's feelings are invested in such things.
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Frankie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the honest feedback in this long paragraph. But what about the questions... are they all squished into this paragraph?
Regardless, you are an excellent student - very insightful - with the ability to convey information through interesting, well thought-out writing. Very impressive skills.
It was great to read your blogs each week - I was always curious as to which angle you would take - and how you would focus your thesis.
You have a very professional tone to your writing, which many people strive to achieve. Hang on to this skill - and use it as much as you can.
It's been a pleasure working with you all semester. Your work was always consistent, smart, and interesting.
Keep it going...
GR: 100