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TL;DR: basic education in the UK is oriented towards what are known, colloquially, as “facts”. Mostly. Don’t get me started on Brexit, what constitutes a celeb
by yawpitch 1y ago
TL;DR: basic education in the UK is oriented towards what are known, colloquially, as “facts”.
Mostly. Don’t get me started on Brexit, what constitutes a celebrity, or the origins of the word for the elemental metal designated with the symbol Al.
- jfengel 1y agoI read the article as saying the opposite: "They reject [evolution] because it threatens their identity. This creates a context where education alone can’t overcome deeply held convictions." TFA suggests that the British seek compromise, and were therefore able to adapt to new information. As you note, it's not entirely clear that this remains true. I think Americans are proud of their refusal to compromise, and believe it is responsible for America's economic success. It sounds like some British are inclined to agree.
- yawpitch 1y agoFunny thing about refusing to compromise with the facts… you always end up finding out you were wrong. The Universe doesn’t give a damn what some people are stupid | ignorant | arrogant | foolish | zealous | suicidal | libertarian enough to agree with.