POL113H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Multiple Choice
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Xiii return to the cave final (exam review: plato, republic, bk. Postman (relates to allegory of cave and rousseau"s discourse) Consequences: certain facts of death not available for certain stages of childhood. The cost to adapt, we accept the internet as reality. With each advancement access becomes easier almost childlike ( just google it ) There are no adult secrets anymore, anyone can access all sorts of information through. It"s hard to get people to slow down and think the internet. Results of numerous studies show that yes the internet is making us stupid (plato everything becomes surfaced and challenged) Says that it is okay to be disconnected sometimes and be isolated to ponder in your own thoughts. We are not rewarded on the internet (writing by hand vs. microsoft) (mill looking for devil"s advocate) We must have a combination of qualities. We want courage, when to stay put when the going gets tough.
