Education System Collapse
🏫Decades of defunding education and undervaluing teachers has led to a collapse in critical thinking skills, contributing to the rise of conspiracy theories and the election of leaders who disregard facts.
🧠The systematic devaluation of education has resulted in a population where many can name all Kardashians but cannot locate Iran on a map, and adults believe in pseudoscientific theories like evolution being a hoax and climate change being a conspiracy.
Political Consequences
🗳️Lack of critical thinking among voters and lawmakers has led to a wobbling democracy and diminished global respect for the United States.
🇺🇸The neglect of education and critical thinking has created a society where millions of Americans cannot distinguish between genuine leadership and deception, or between patriotism and propaganda.
Call to Action
🎓To prevent future disasters, the US must prioritize valuing education, intelligence, and critical thinking, while raising standards for teachers, students, and citizens alike.