"...democracy cannot be justified merely as a system for translating the raw, uninformed will of a popular majority into public policy. It is foolish and historically false to suppose that enlightenment has nothing to do with democracy. It is foolish … [Continue reading]
Democracy and Education from Robert A. Dahl (“…leading theorist of political pluralism…” Ency. Brit.)
January 9, 2021 by
Covid-19 Vaccination Distribution
November 17, 2020 by
The link below gives a good explanation about why it is important that the positivity rate is low. First, here is my take. (Keep in mind that I'm not a statistician, though I used to play one when I taught a senior/graduate level course in it, but it … [Continue reading]
Excellent Explanation of the Near Future of the Pandemic
November 17, 2020 by
The beginning of this podcast (up to about 9 minutes in) is by far the clearest explanation of what we can expect in the near future for Covid-19 - and why we can expect it. … [Continue reading]
Cutting Off Nose Isn’t Partisan – It’s Stupid
July 8, 2020 by
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/opinion/trump-politics-psychology.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/opinion/trump-politics-psychology.html To cut off your nose to spite your face isn't partisan - unless you are so poorly educated that you … [Continue reading]
Trust in Universities – About the Same as the Police
June 1, 2020 by
This is according to a new poll. Here are the numbers: … [Continue reading]
Fed Chair Tells Congress to Blame the Education System
February 15, 2020 by
See https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/15/powell-labor-force/ where I gave an explanation. he problem with the educational system isn't easy to see - unless you are on the inside. Then it is clear. Our system of higher education has … [Continue reading]
David Brooks on Education
February 14, 2020 by
David Brooks is on to something https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/opinion/scandinavia-education.html, but we need to start with basics. I commented, Did you say we need to change how we "educate" everyone? I didn't know we did. And that's a … [Continue reading]
Which of These Schools Truly Educates Students? Which Fits David Riesman’s (1980) Observations?
February 5, 2020 by
The following is from the lead article in Washington University's 2012 School of Arts and Sciences (A & S) Magazine. The article is about “…How Arts and Sciences faculty encourage new science students to stay the course…”. "[Prof. X] brought … [Continue reading]
Piketty on “Diffusion of Knowledge”
Today's Financial Times has a review of Thomas Piketty's new book. I commented by pointing out that Piketty views knowledge and educational systems to be of tantamount importance, but I worry he doesn't see the problem. Here is my comment. I hope … [Continue reading]