On Providence
On Providence
AMBLESIDE SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
It is difficult to see clearly when my people are wailing and gnashing their teeth. It is difficult to see clearly when those who are not my people are wailing and gnashing their teeth. It is difficult to know the truth when the algorithms controlling my 24/7 newsfeeds are ordered to confirm what I already believe, not to challenge it; to escalate emotional intensity, not to bring wisdom and peace.
There is a need to bring some critical distance, and nothing provides critical distance so well as the reading of old books…
We consider the abandonment of old books to be one of contemporary education’s most egregious failures. Is it possible that this unwillingness to learn from the wisdom of old books (despite obvious flaws) has left us ill-prepared to face the current civic moment?
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