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I would have thought that education of individuals is nearly always good for the group, otherwise an "us and them" attitude becomes prevalent.
by ktizo 14y ago
I would have thought that education of individuals is nearly always good for the group, otherwise an "us and them" attitude becomes prevalent.
- nkurz 14y agoThis may be true if the group has fixed membership, but if participation is open to all there a limit to the returns of educating newcomers. Picture a advanced sports practice that attempts to include those who have never played before, or an graduate seminar that spends its time answering basic questions for the benefit of whomever happens to be in the room. The benefits for the existing group will be reduced. It shouldn't be a black and white "us and them", but a certain amount of elitism can elevate the dialog.