Brainwashing

From MgmtWiki
Revision as of 16:02, 5 April 2025 by Tom (talk | contribs) (References)

Jump to: navigation, search

Definition

Education

The Earliest appearances of the concept Brainwashing occured in the mid-twentieth century in the files of the Office of Strategic Service, the precursor of the CIA.[1]

Context

A song written from the point of view of someone whose dad did not come home for the war.[2]

When we grew up and went to school
There were certain teachers who would
Hurt the children any way they could

By pouring their derision
Upon anything we did
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids

But out in the middle of nowhere
When they got home at night, their fat and
Psycopathic wives would thrash them
Within inches of their lives

We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey! Teachers! Leave us kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall.
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.

Problems

The topic of parents wanting more control over their kids' education has sparked passionate debates worldwide. Many parents believe that their involvement is crucial to shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and future opportunities. They may feel aggrieved when they perceive that schools or governments are making decisions without considering their input.

Common reasons for this sentiment include:

  • Concerns about curriculum content, including subjects taught or omitted.
  • Desire for more personalized education tailored to a child’s needs.
  • Discontent with school policies, discipline methods, or educational priorities.

On the other hand, educational institutions and policymakers argue that balance is needed to ensure a standardized and inclusive education for all students, while still respecting parental perspectives.


Solutions

  • My life is made of Patterns that can scarcely be foretold.
  • If I commit a crime, as Patty Hurst did, then I get free room and board for many years.

References

  1. Nikhil Krishnan Dirty Minds New Yorker 2025-04-07 p56ff.
  2. Roger Waters. "Another Brick in the Wall" a three-part composition by the Pink Floyd bassist 1979