The Dumbing of America

[kevin_standlee]

As it happens, Lisa and I were discussing this very subject yesterday, to varying degrees of despair. Thanks to jaylake for spotting it.

The Dumbing of America -- not only are Americans getting dumber, but we're proud of being dumb, too. Possibly this is why intellectual throwbacks like Lisa and I enjoy old radio programs like Jack Benny more than most modern fare.

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Then The Post followed with Critical Thinking

[inditravler.livejournal.com]

And on Monday, Feb 18, 2008, page B2, The Washington Post had several articles about teaching Critical thinking in the "Schools & Learning" section in the larger "Metro" section.

Links are provided:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/02/18/ST2008021800038.html?sid=ST2008021800038

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/17/AR2008021702207.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/17/AR2008021702205.html


NOTE -- The Post only leaves articles in the public domain part of the website for 2 weeks. After than, the link goes dead and you will have to pay for the content. So copy/save/print actual text now if interested. (yes, I'm local to DC area)