If our universities want to participate in public affairs, let's have some Teach Ins on Capitalism! There is so much misinformation about capitalism, socialism and such, educating the public would be a great service. Of course, many in power would not want this because the myths that demonize socialism, for example, work in their interests. I hope the students participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement realize what a great tool the Teach In can be, just as it was in the 60s educating the public about Vietnam's history and the context of the war.
This is an incredible opportunity. What university, if any, will have the foresight to take the lead here? There's nothing like a 24/7 Teach In to get the brain waves vibrating!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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