Very hard to do when some fictions are nationalised.
General / Off-Topic The Covid vaccine must be mandatory ?
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As an adult I learned that the history I was taught in school doesn't necessarily mesh with the history taught in other countries. The US and Canada have different history on the 'French and Indian war' I forget the differences because I don't care about the details either way, to me what was important is that one of these truths is a lie. How does one trust anything but their own judgement after that?
Not necessarily . Possible both of these stories are not correct .As an adult I learned that the history I was taught in school doesn't necessarily mesh with the history taught in other countries. The US and Canada have different history on the 'French and Indian war' I forget the differences because I don't care about the details either way, to what was important is that one of these truths is a lie. How does one trust anything but their own judgement after that?
Heard this one yet ?
When it comes to people's own judgement : Unless we specifically train our minds, we will inevitably fall for biasses, all the time, about almost everything . And even if we DO train our thinking, it is adviseable to have other, trustworthy people check it .
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In quite a few countries, Schools do not teach people to think . They build up a mindset in people .
In all the countries, right ?In quite a few countries, Schools do not teach people to think . They build up a mindset in people .
Learning by rote. Histories probably the best example it's an absolutely fascinating subject with all kinds of relevant lessons for today. In schools they boil it down to forcing you to memorise endless lists of dates and dead kings wives. It's like they want to deter people from learning. The actual meat on the bones they don't touch with a ten foot stick.In quite a few countries, Schools do not teach people to think . They build up a mindset in people .
There's a good tongue in cheek history podcast on the BBC called "you're dead to me" currently. Not especially deep but funny and informative. By one of the Horrible Histories writers but for adults, a historical version of the Infinite Monkey Cage.
BBC Radio 4 - You're Dead to Me
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Hosted by Greg Jenner.
I dunno, a lot of adults could do with a dose Horrible Histories. I remember they did a funny one about the plague....Learning by rote. Histories probably the best example it's an absolutely fascinating subject with all kinds of relevant lessons for today. In schools they boil it down to forcing you to memorise endless lists of dates and dead kings wives. It's like they want to deter people from learning. The actual meat on the bones they don't touch with a ten foot stick.
There's a good tongue in cheek history podcast on the BBC called "you're dead to me" currently. Not especially deep but funny and informative. By one of the Horrible Histories writers but for adults, a historical version of the Infinite Monkey Cage.
BBC Radio 4 - You're Dead to Me
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Hosted by Greg Jenner.www.bbc.co.uk
Definitely it's a great programme, I don't really do TV though.
Sometimes subtle but sometimes it's in your face
But approx. 30 years ago, that was also the case (imo a lot less). Looking back, some of the school-projects or themed weeks were dubious.
My experiences really depends on the teacher itself, a lot were very open to discussions and critical thinking (as they explained: you learn more when you discuss the material) but some just "force" their opinion, even leaving out chapters to support their view on that matter.
On elementary school, 1 teacher sometimes excluded some kids from fun activities because he disagreed with certain upbringing choices.
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Some networks tell you what a person did in a press conference and another will show the actual footage. And some translate "might/could be" to an actual fact.
They determine what happened, throw out all the data that doesn't fit their conclusion, and then present their "fact" as the only possible conclusion.
It happens to both sides of the argument, if i'm really interested into something I'll check multiple sources or check the original footage.
But with the whole vaccine/anti-vaxx situation, one of my close friends is very anti-COVID19 vaccine. When you go looking for it, you will find supporting "info" on any thought. He fully believes a youtuber but i question everyone who claims they are an expert on all fields on medications, engineering, environment, economy and politics. I think most people do
You can debunk almost everything he says, some comments have a truth element but it's corrupted with inaccuracies.
It's weird to see someone go from only anti-covid19 vaccine to a complete conspiracy nut. Luckily not Qanon but pretty much anything debatable that happened in the past 20 years.
Millions of people have taken a vaccine. Only few people have experienced issues (sorry for the people who suffer that) but hopefully soon i'll get my notification for a vaccine.
I'll get a vaccine because especially when it comes to vaccines - i believe in the "greater good" aspect. History has shown vaccines have (almost) eradicated or control certain diseases.
In all the countries, right ?
Idk really .
France has decided to put in place additional restrictions for travelers from the UK, facing an accelerated spread of the Indian variant
France "will put in place compulsory isolation for people coming from the United Kingdom", declared the government.
But I believed that AZ is effective against the Indian variant and that the majority of British people are vaccinated ...
France "will put in place compulsory isolation for people coming from the United Kingdom", declared the government.
But I believed that AZ is effective against the Indian variant and that the majority of British people are vaccinated ...
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I think that you do, but you are just not saying?
Would I be correct, in saying, that the Cummings version of the U.K's handling of the pandemic, is off limits?
Belgian authorities announced Wednesday to restrict the anti-Covid vaccine from Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) to those over 40, pending the results of an investigation by the European regulator EMA into the death in Belgium of a young patient vaccinated who may have developed serious side effects.
She had been vaccinated with Janssen's single-dose vaccine via her employer "outside the Belgian vaccination campaign", it is specified.
The benefit / risk concept for this person did not work well.
And besides, it's her compagny that killed her.
She had been vaccinated with Janssen's single-dose vaccine via her employer "outside the Belgian vaccination campaign", it is specified.
The benefit / risk concept for this person did not work well.
And besides, it's her compagny that killed her.
Watch this.In quite a few countries, Schools do not teach people to think . They build up a mindset in people .
If kids learned in school about history, then they might recognise mistakes of the past and criticise the people in charge for endlessly repeating them, can't have that.
Luckily the powers that be are covering the educational gap by giving the students live examples by only closing the borders after stuff gets in
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