"kontiki" wrote

Yes, its a huge problem that tends to feed on itself. But before
any solution can be attained there must first be a recognition
that a problem exists and an understanding of the nature of
the problem. Then there must be the ability to use some critical
thinking (i.e. thinking outside the box) that most people lack.

I submit that this is to a significant degree due to the fact that
it is not taught or even encouraged in the current education system.
There are other factors of course, but I our education system is
probably the most important one. If someone is not educated enough
to recognize that a problem exists there can never be a solution.

I seriously doubt that you are more than slightly aware of the goals of
thinking styles that are being taught, or encouraged.

If your paragraph (in context) is attempting to state that critical
thinking, (i.e. thinking outside the box) is not being taught, or even
encouraged, then you are quite wrong.

Perhaps you could suggest a curriculum to achieve these goals better than
what is being done today.

Straighten us out. Please tell us what we are not doing right. You will
get plenty of people listening, I'm sure. If you can not do this, then you
are just another person with all of the problems and no solutions, which
does nobody any good.

It is easy to criticize, but hard to fix.

Oh, and by the way; you are quick to jump me for making personal attacks.
My words pale compared to Mat B's. No criticism for him?
--
Jim in NC