How we get indoctrinated
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Saw this in singaland.blogspot.com:
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The believers in a theocratic state live in a tight regime of truth. Higher truths become unattainable because the free will and freedom to philosophise is weakened and slowly destroyed.
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In a theocracy, people become afraid to think. Because, to question and to think means to subvert one's belief system. It is better to have all of the answers than some of the questions, say these people.
There is the fear of being drawn into polemics as well as into the complexities of things that make authoritarianism the best alternative. It is this feeling that makes those in power produce more and more ‘truth-polices’.
We must begin to become scientists and philosophers that will inquire into the practice and the future of theocratic states. We must engineer a ‘renaissance’ in the practice of statehood.>>
The above passage seems to reflect the condition of some forummers here -
I cannot think.... So I don't know/. What do you think?
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A beautiful and inspiring article. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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The article suggests that when we are exposed to more and from different sources of info we would be able to cultivate critical thinking. We will also be able to develop strong principles to help us make our choices. That article is a good read. Have u checked it out at the blog?Originally posted by mistyblue:I cannot think.... So I don't know/. What do you think? -
Agree. Think it also helps me more receptive to dissenting views!Originally posted by robertteh:A beautiful and inspiring article. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Did u read the whole article at the blog? I think it is very enlightening! -
Pearlie27,
I recalled President Nixon once said: "When I am pressured, I become cool as cool as cucumber"
This may be the way to ward off brainwashing or indoctrination. It is so pathetic that reason is not good enough. -
I just browse through ... The gist is in the first post. Essentially I know what it means with out having to go through the article. I'm just joking about. But if you see the pun...Originally posted by pearlie27:The article suggests that when we are exposed to more and from different sources of info we would be able to cultivate critical thinking. We will also be able to develop strong principles to help us make our choices. That article is a good read. Have u checked it out at the blog?
information is still insufficient. To me, experience is more important. One can be very learned with information at the finger tip, knows how to ask questions and what to ask. But it cannot be integrated without experience. For example, you can teach a child about failure but the kid will not know what it means until he failed once. And hence there is a point of reference to build on futher knowledge and thinking. However, the critical thought needed guidance and mental training. But because of the effort required, most people rather zone out. If you observe social phenomena, such as mafia, religions or the actions of gangsters and go into their world, you will know that some form of brainwashing would have to occur. on a larger scale, its really the government system. About zoning out, that is mild compare to ppl with serious personal issues who constantly attribute to external factors instead of taking responsibilities for it, and think through and solve it. As far as I know, most people will escape the issue rather than face it so critical thinking does not develop and the escape becomes the only way that a person deals with all similar situations.
Anyways, I am uttering rubbish ... don't mind me... but critical thinking is not so simple. The thing about critical thinking is that is surfaces too many questions and there is no answers for them. Makes people uncomfortable and if you ask, you might make both parties lose face... but perhaps I think the general populace is rather naive. but again ... its just my opinion.
THinking is the hardest thing. -
True but some ppl might not know that they've been indoctrinated in the first place.Originally posted by robertteh:Pearlie27,
I recalled President Nixon once said: "When I am pressured, I become cool as cool as cucumber"
This may be the way to ward off brainwashing or indoctrination. It is so pathetic that reason is not good enough. -
some ppl are indoctrinated with their own 7 pts...
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Experience is of course impt but could be quite limited. With free flow of info our vision and knowledge will open up tremendously. With the info of others, the child will learn of the many ways to prevent failure and when he still fails will know how to pick himself up again.Originally posted by mistyblue:I just browse through ... The gist is in the first post. Essentially I know what it means with out having to go through the article. I'm just joking about. But if you see the pun...
information is still insufficient. To me, experience is more important. One can be very learned with information at the finger tip, knows how to ask questions and what to ask. But it cannot be integrated without experience. For example, you can teach a child about failure but the kid will not know what it means until he failed once. And hence there is a point of reference to build on futher knowledge and thinking. However, the critical thought needed guidance and mental training. But because of the effort required, most people rather zone out. If you observe social phenomena, such as mafia, religions or the actions of gangsters and go into their world, you will know that some form of brainwashing would have to occur. on a larger scale, its really the government system. About zoning out, that is mild compare to ppl with serious personal issues who constantly attribute to external factors instead of taking responsibilities for it, and think through and solve it. As far as I know, most people will escape the issue rather than face it so critical thinking does not develop and the escape becomes the only way that a person deals with all similar situations.
Anyways, I am uttering rubbish ... don't mind me... but critical thinking is not so simple. The thing about critical thinking is that is surfaces too many questions and there is no answers for them. Makes people uncomfortable and if you ask, you might make both parties lose face... but perhaps I think the general populace is rather naive. but again ... its just my opinion.
THinking is the hardest thing.
One of the main reason for brainwashing to take effect is cos ppl don't think and question what they are told.
Ppl who blame others for their problems tend to be those not exposed to multi-dimensional discussion and questioning. They therefore lack the practice to do critical thinking. They become trapped in their own logic bubbles.
Critical thinking isn't difficult, just start to think and to question!
To question is not to find fault with others or to intimidate but to contribute to the progress of human race. -
Don't worry, I am not indoctrinating you with the 7 points of democracy. You see you are not indoctrinated and you are countering me all the ways with your own reasoning or beliefs.Originally posted by crazy monkey:some ppl are indoctrinated with their own 7 pts...
The state can indoctrinate the masses by repeated media messages and its chosen ways in presenting news and information. The scope of indoctrination is such that many citizens are already saying that they are happy with whatever its performance or lack of performance. The 7 points of democracy will help all citizens to ask government for greater accountability and transparency if nothing else in whatever it is doing.
By the way, do you realize government is still increasing fees and charges even though it is making more and more monies and making more and more surpluses. Are you indoctrinated into believing that this is not happening.