Comment on: Why do schools neglect the above average student?

Bigthink — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:06:39 +0100

The school systems are only a reflection of the social philosophy which prevails in the US. They believe that every child must have self-esteem that equates his own achievement with that of the most gifted student. Comparisons can be eliminated only by reducing (effectively ignoring) the higher value achievements.

Great minds do not lead (in our country). The evidence shows that half of those who vote prefer an idiot to lead. In other words, the effective majority does not value great intellects.

Have you seen the movie 'Idiocracy'? It's a comedy but there is a very real message (deeply disconcerting) about where we are headed.

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