Re: ~70% of people are completely worthless in the information age
Being fortunate enough to be literate is less something to be proud of and more something to be thankful for. The biggest factors are pure chance elements. Being born in the right area of the world, at the right time, and with the right genetic makeup. In addition we stand on the shoulders of all those who came before us. These are more important factors than anything regarded as 'personal achievement'. Assuming this article is true about literacy surely being in the 30% should make us feel humble rather than superior.
I'm a people optimist. Virtually everyone has potential untapped whether they know it or not. And obviously it goes without saying those who don't have primary needs met are the most fucked over. We owe it to those less fortunate to help them become literate/bring out their potential.
Being fortunate enough to be literate is less something to be proud of and more something to be thankful for. The biggest factors are pure chance elements. Being born in the right area of the world, at the right time, and with the right genetic makeup. In addition we stand on the shoulders of all those who came before us. These are more important factors than anything regarded as 'personal achievement'. Assuming this article is true about literacy surely being in the 30% should make us feel humble rather than superior.
I'm a people optimist. Virtually everyone has potential untapped whether they know it or not. And obviously it goes without saying those who don't have primary needs met are the most fucked over. We owe it to those less fortunate to help them become literate/bring out their potential.
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