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> would you want a flat-earther science manual in the school library Classified correctly and with sufficient material so that this doesn't look like a gift sh
by shagie 5y ago
> would you want a flat-earther science manual in the school library
Classified correctly and with sufficient material so that this doesn't look like a gift shop at Arc Encounter, yes.
Under the DDS, that would be 525.1 ( https://www.librarything.com/mds/525.1 https://www.librarything.com/mds/525.1 )
Under the LCC that is QB275-343 ( https://www.librarything.com/lcc/QB275-343 https://www.librarything.com/lcc/QB275-343 )
Note that this is right next to books such as "ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION: Human or Alien Technologies?" that has a review of:
> This book includes never before mentioned accounts of popular UFO topics like Area 51, Roswell and alien abduction claims. Also subjects such as Nazi and Japanese antigravity experiments and rare theories involving quantum physics and lost civilizations of the ancients.
> The book is well written and researched. I found the photos and (photos) of articles intriguing, compelling, shocking and last, thought provoking. I was never one to believe in aliens, UFO's or anything of that nature.
> But after reading this, I am open minded and am beginning to wonder how much has been kept secret from society. It now has crossed my mind that there very well is truth in this theory, and the possibility of a government cover up seems more probable than improbable.
> I highly recommend ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION: Human or Alien Technologies? to those who are curious about the unexplained (Aliens, UFO's, cover-ups)and science. A definite 5 star read! I feel should be on everyone's TBR list.
I am completely ok with a book on UFOs, flat earth, or a technical manual for drones disguised as birds being find in a library as long as the library is able to remain impartial on its collection.
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How can we expect to teach children skills in critical thinking if only a particular group's orthodoxy is available?
If the answer to that is "we aren't expecting to teach critical thinking" then I would contend that this is what is setting school systems to fail - not poor teachers or overpaid administrators.
If someone is to utter "both sides are to blame" then it is important that students learning about this and seeking context of both sides have the material available to them in a manner that is allowed to present both sides without judgement - such as a library.