The Debating Society
Hobbies & Interests
A place where ModDB members can debate civilly, and learn from each other's views.
Description
Educated citizens are difficult to govern - this is a recurrent argument I've encountered while discussing education with various people.
Do you think it's in a democratic government's best interest to keep its citizens ignorant by maintaining largely outmoded school systems and educational policies, a lack of transparency, or the failure to encourage social and political participation? Or would a democratic government prefer to work with an educated, involved citizenry?
argument i found on:
Ted.com