"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" said years ago Nelson Mandela. And with the presidential campaign going on, and the dream of free universities, I believe it's something that definitely needs to be changed, anywhere in the world. But before thinking of American colleges, we should probably worry about educating in countries where most of the people cannot read or write, and college is not even in their minds. Educated people would make better decisions on a daily basis, and this would lead to solve many problems at their roots. In developing countries, education can be used to teach them safe practices and daily advices. But if we are thinking we, as western countries, don't really need to change our perspectives, we are wrong. Education doesn't stop. Even after we graduate from college and we get a job, we still need to educate ourselves on what surrounds us. Last weekend in Italy, country where I'm from, people where called to vote to decide whether to keep or remove permissions to oil companies for their platforms in the sea. What turned out was that only 30% of the population went to vote, and the remaining majority didn't know what they were voting for. Education can make us choose best in every situation, allowing us to get out of a dark zone where we take everything media and politicians say for granted.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
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I agree that education is extremely important in order to change the world. My concern with education is a) who decides what people should learn and b) is that information unbiased.
ReplyDeleteEducation is important indeed. It gives people power to make the right decision. Giving scholarships and guidances are essentials for education. Some people can not afford the tuition and many people cannot leave their family because they are the breadwinners.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. Education is just as important as it is in developed countries as it is in developing countries. Granted developing countries may benefit greater than 1st world countries, however, the idea of education as a weapon to conquer the unknown and darkness is a great analogy. The issue with expanding education for the developing world is that it must be a combined effort. To really see change I feel though that the world as whole have to come together to help every country become equal which is something very difficult to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteYou bring up two very important issues. First, the millions of people in this world without the most basic educations where people are illiterate. This is an issue that must be solved. I am sure that once literacy is solved, the basic standards of living in those communities will improve dramatically. Second, the issue of knowing what you are voting for in countries where people are fortunate to get a chance to express their opinions. Democratic systems are a privilege that some countries around the world enjoy. We are so fortunate to have the chance to influence who leads our country, which laws we create or repeal, and how we operate as a nation. Unfortunately, so many people, probably most people, do not have an adequate understanding of what or who they are voting for. Also, democratic systems sometimes develop establishment parties that pidgeonhole their constituents and citizens. These are great issues to think about, Fabio. I am eager to hear your pitch!
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