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So, let me get this straight: this girl was theoretically exploring science, and as a result, was admonished and forcibly removed from the one thing meant to in
by drivebyacct2 13y ago
So, let me get this straight: this girl was theoretically exploring science, and as a result, was admonished and forcibly removed from the one thing meant to inspire and represent education and learning.
Maybe "real life" immediate consequences but I can't help a strong sense of frustration at the "system" even more than sympathy for this one individual given the irony.
- icambron 13y agoThe thing is, they're not real life consequences. They're totally artificial consequences, established by the school without adequate rational basis. You could do this basically anywhere but a school, and nothing would happen to you (think fireworks). And there's no serious safety issue here (e.g.: what are the chances this happens again, regardless of the punishment?). It's not at all about safety; it's about the establishment of authority. How Kafkaesque is that? "We made these rules just so that we can punish you if you don't follow them!"
- illuminate 13y agoReminds me vaguely of http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-02/boy-who-played-fusion http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-02/boy-who-played...