Sean Lennon Said What?

[Basil]

I don't know much about Sean other than he's one of John's kids, but this is a Tweet that I must say I agree with
(I'm not on Twitter but someone posted this elsewhere) (I don't think it would solve ALL our problems but it would go a long way towards many of them).

 

[Gliderman8]

While I agree with the above suggestion somehow the old adage of "Lipstick on a pig" comes to mind.....

 

[70herald]

My Grandpa worked for John as his private accountant after he retired for a few years. Sean was probably about 6 years old at the time. We heard a few stories about birthday parties for Sean with shrimp cocktails and other "black tie" event foods for his birthday party. Just guessing but I suspect he might have been happier with pizza. Yoko was apparently a tough customer... and only approved hiring after consulting with her astrologer.
My oldest cousin got a signed White Album for her bat mitzvah - by the time my bar mitzvah came around grandpa was no longer working for John and I have been a tiny bit jealous ever since.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

While I agree with the above suggestion somehow the old adage of "Lipstick on a pig" comes to mind.....

Yeah, the ship seems to have sailed already; yet I have to believe it's not too late.

I'm more appreciative every day for my liberal arts education. Plenty of critical thinking applied and required.

 

[NutmegCT]

Definitely don't agree with the porcine facial decoration (!) line of thinking ... You can teach critical thinking to kindergarten kids, almost regardless of their mental ability.

Which plate has more candy? The one with three gumdrops, or the one with six gumdrops?

Anyway, critical thinking and analysis - and the gentle hint that all you see while swiping your screen 24/7, isn't necessarily true - that's the purpose of education. Not multiple choice tests and "what's the capital of Slovenia". Seeing and understanding is the whole reason Nature gave us a brain - to think and make decisions based on what we see and hear.

OK - back to my cave.

 

[Gliderman8]

Definitely don't agree with the porcine facial decoration (!) line of thinking ... You can teach critical thinking to kindergarten kids, almost regardless of their mental ability.

Which plate has more candy? The one with three gumdrops, or the one with six gumdrops?

Anyway, critical thinking and analysis - and the gentle hint that all you see while swiping your screen 24/7, isn't necessarily true - that's the purpose of education. Not multiple choice tests and "what's the capital of Slovenia". Seeing and understanding is the whole reason Nature gave us a brain - to think and make decisions based on what we see and hear.

OK - back to my cave.

Teaching critical thinking and applying it can be two different things for some people.

 

[NutmegCT]

Not applying it? As the judge says to the courtroom spectators in "What's Up, Doc?"

"I want you to keep whips, and chains, and red hot irons in the back of your minds."

(Fun movie, by the way).

 

[Basil]

Teaching critical thinking and applying it can be two different things for some people.

That's a fact.

 

[mikephillips]

Logic and critical thought, or perhaps "skeptical thought" is more appropriate. No matter which side of an issue you fall on, or if you stand outside saying don't care, the net can give you 1001 opinions in favor of and against the rest. eliminating social media and those who due to real belief or just the desire to muck with people is not realistic. But if skeptical thought is taught where people desire to actually verify what they read instead of saying to themselves "I KNEW it" might be better. Long shot I know but we shouldn't be blind sheep to anyone or position. You should be able to debate the pros and cons of anything you're actually interested in knowing.

 

[DrEntropy]

You should be able to debate the pros and cons of anything you're actually interested in knowing.

"Moot Court" is always a good exercise.