Tim: It would be tempting to dismiss this as parody, but unfortunately much of it is true. Satoru: Most teachers start out with idealistic desires, but gradually realize humanity doesn't matter – bureaucratic rules are what count. Melissa: Yeah, over time, it's easy to get ossified in a system valuing bureaucracy more than learning. I'm afraid that eventually many teachers reach a point where they don't 'think' much about teaching – they become like robots performing routines. Liao: Curious how many social institutions become the antithesis of what they were supposedly created for. Prisons, for example, basically train criminals. The military actually fosters warfare – not peace. And in many ways schools make people stupid. Tim: A part of me is almost tempted to call this ingenious. It has an Orwellian quality of "doublespeak". Each system, by some invisible mechanics, creates its own shadow-self . . .
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 How money T-chers deserve dah name? Arghn't most roll takers answear checkers glamor korrectors propuganda reflecktors 'n opinion inspuctors? Standing appu in krassrooms like inept acturs unsure how ta prefirm why do instrookters seem like louzy entertainers putting their audiences ta sleep err grumpy ministars unable ta live whud they preach? How many stewdents actually enkunter T-chers inspirin' interest argh kreativity? Don't wait fer any quick answerz. |
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