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I like the article and and the point that it makes using the Amish people as an example. But the Amish did not make a conscious decision to refrain from watchi
by jostmey 12y ago
I like the article and and the point that it makes using the Amish people as an example.
But the Amish did not make a conscious decision to refrain from watching TV. No, the Amish shied away from electricity because of a religious belief that was in place before Television even existed. It is also worth noting that the Amish do not believe in education past 8th grade, and yet everyone would raise their hands if they were asked if they would want their children to go to college.
- ars 12y ago> But the Amish did not make a conscious decision to refrain from watching TV. No, the Amish shied away from electricity because of a religious belief that was in place before Television even existed. That is not correct. They evaluate all technology based on the impact it will have to their family life. They don't have a religious belief against electricity. They believe electricity would be harmful to the social fabric of their life. And they are probably right. TV - even if not based on grid electricity (solar power for example) would certainly harm their social fabric.
- rwallace 12y ago> everyone would raise their hands if they were asked if they would want their children to go to college. I don't at all believe that college is an unalloyed good. For some individuals seeking some career paths, it can be, granted, but it has very large costs even if money is no object, and I doubt the benefits exceed the costs for most people.