Chomsky on Religion
There is much more complexity and nuance to important issues than some would have us believe when they serve an agenda. Information requires the knowledge to process it and belief is secondary to that in many ways.
Critical thinking involves many factors and an open mind along with an understanding of biases goes a long way towards getting to accuracy and truth, which are both essential to freedom and justice and important to the continuation of democracy.
The more you know and the more you know how to think, (the process of it vs. contents) the less you are able to be mislead or even backed into a corner.
Noam Chomsky discusses religion and terrorism at his MIT office on April 23, 2010.
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From Reagan onward, he was way ahead of everyone about geopolitics, which provided a better perspective on our own nation's politics.
The GOP hate that guy, which means he's solid.
Exposure to his work and ideas would help young Americans, along with the reminder to older heads.
It is always good to hear from folks who know the value and importance of Chomsky as far as information and insights go.
I will post some talks now and then, but for those who are not familiar with him, do check into his books and lectures.
