Oh I agree completely. I do think education can help combat indoctrination though, at least while it's happening.
Teach kids there are other possibilities and how to think critically and they won't be so quick to accept BS.
Teach kids there are other possibilities and how to think critically and they won't be so quick to accept BS.
Critical thinking by itself isn't really enough in my opinion either. It only impresses how much additional work is needed, on an ongoing basis, to defend yourself. Its often overwhelming, and rarely are things like negotation and credibility taught in a way that kids can understand.