Seeking Truth in a World of Propaganda.
“Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believed, by the masses.” - Plato
"The high-minded man must care more for the truth than what most people think." -Aristotle.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Toward some semblance of sanity [Google blocked original posting]
The Ivy Leagues in the United States select for Brahmins — the kids for whom learning comes easy (I’m defining American Brahminism as distinct and different from how that word is used in India). So they look for perfect scores on SATs and GPAs. But it must come easily and appear effortless.