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In reply to the discussion: I read this last night and it sent shivers down my spine – prophetic! [View all]alberg
(412 posts)1. I read that book - one of the best books I've ever read.
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Very very wise and prophetic words. I feel each day we are drifting there ... I'm amazed
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#3
the decline in logical/scientific thinking isn't the reason for the change in the economy
renate
Nov 2012
#6
did the exact same thing to me and is still happening, but I hope he is wrong, I need my hope
RepublicansRZombies
Nov 2012
#9
The attack on public schools has been an attack on scientific literacy and reasoning.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#17
That's your and my fortunate situation. Children in areas that turned education over to corporate or
freshwest
Nov 2012
#29
The problem of home schooling, despite access to the public library in communities or the internet,
freshwest
Nov 2012
#38
Yes, they are the future. We are in good hands, with them. With these others, I don't know, Sheshe.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#44
Democrats use sentiment; Republicans use principles; neither use quantitative analysis of the facts.
FarCenter
Nov 2012
#19
I agree with you on that. Manufacturing was well into its decline before this was written in 1995.
Texin
Nov 2012
#27
NAILED it: "... unable to distinguish between what feels good and what's true ... "
patrice
Nov 2012
#30