Ignorance or Apathy?
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Don't know and don't care. ^_^
But seriously, IMO ignorance can be remedied whereas you can't do much about apathy.
But seriously, IMO ignorance can be remedied whereas you can't do much about apathy.
I was thinking the same as Jagger defined Ignorance but not Apathy, I suspect he was still angry and drunk when he started this thread. Apathy is a state of indifference, you are not ignorant getting basic facts wrong (still passionate) but you know the score but simply don't give a shit (no passion). We see it in reality all the time, ie how many people were angry about the Iraq war and how people were blatantly lied to causing untold killing and unrest, an apathetic person would just say so what politicians lie, wars happen, people die boo hoo life's unfair, so what? Apathy can also lead to ignorance simply because apathetic people may not be bothered enough to educate themselves about a particular issue, we see people making stupid statements all the time on here and you think why can't they just google the topic and find the facts out, they simply don't care enough to be bothered.
someone is still on the crusade
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I'm voting for ignorance.
Hatred often grows out of ignorance.
Propagandists prey on the ignorant.
Yes but nowadays it seems so many are actually embracing ignorance. Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann supporters immediately come to mind. Anti-intellectualism is definitely on the rise - a movement which has produced the most dire results throughout history.
Hatred often grows out of ignorance.
Propagandists prey on the ignorant.
Yes but nowadays it seems so many are actually embracing ignorance. Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann supporters immediately come to mind. Anti-intellectualism is definitely on the rise - a movement which has produced the most dire results throughout history.
Ain't that the truth! How soon we forget what happened the last time the world was plunged into the dark ages. Just what we need, another 1000 year step back in the history of man.
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We can't have problems w/out people, that's for certain. :hatsoff
I think that apathy is a symptom of ignorance more often than not.
thanksimout
Loves the double vag
Jagger, I think your question has both merit and value.
The topic has been discussed in current politics and history for nearly two thousand years.
I believe it is a lethal combination of both based on the Roman concept of :
panem et circenses or bread and games.
I have included a link to the wikipedia page that discusses the concept for those who care to read it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses
The basic concept is this;
Two things, food and entertainment, were provided by the state to keep these poor people from rioting, hence the satirical phrase, panem et circenses (bread and circuses), implying that this was all that was needed to satisfy the poor of Rome.
Or, as our modern political leaders think, " Keep em fat and happy and they won't question us or their own inaction."
Think American Idol... but think of it as... " American Idle "
Just my 2 cents, thanks for providing such a thought provoking question.
The topic has been discussed in current politics and history for nearly two thousand years.
I believe it is a lethal combination of both based on the Roman concept of :
panem et circenses or bread and games.
I have included a link to the wikipedia page that discusses the concept for those who care to read it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses
The basic concept is this;
Two things, food and entertainment, were provided by the state to keep these poor people from rioting, hence the satirical phrase, panem et circenses (bread and circuses), implying that this was all that was needed to satisfy the poor of Rome.
Or, as our modern political leaders think, " Keep em fat and happy and they won't question us or their own inaction."
Think American Idol... but think of it as... " American Idle "
Just my 2 cents, thanks for providing such a thought provoking question.
StanScratch
My Penis Is Dancing!
Apathy can be change with an injection of passion.
Ignorance can be changed with an injection of truth.
Stupidity can only be changed with an injection of poison.
Ignorance can be changed with an injection of truth.
Stupidity can only be changed with an injection of poison.
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Don't you HATE Bachmann, Palin and anybody else that challenges your supreme ideology of the collective mindset?
You old card carryin marxists are die hards, I'll give you cred for that!
Both.
With ignorance, there's no knowledge of the matter.
With apathy, there's no interest to be involved.
One is participating, but as a consequence taking risks. The other is not contributing at all. No effort, no blame.
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
With ignorance, there's no knowledge of the matter.
With apathy, there's no interest to be involved.
One is participating, but as a consequence taking risks. The other is not contributing at all. No effort, no blame.
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Don't you HATE Bachmann, Palin and anybody else that challenges your supreme ideology of the collective mindset?
You old card carryin marxists are die hards, I'll give you cred for that!
No one 'hates' these balloon heads. People hate the fact that these imbeciles are propped up and it's sad they're taken with a modicum of seriousness.
Hate is what was felt by some against Reagan, Clinton, Bush II and Obama. Bachmann and Palin aren't taken serious enough by serious people to be 'hated'.:2 cents:
GibbsGrad2002
Mr. Nice gallery
Combination of the two
Kingfisher
Here Zombie, Zombie, Zombie...
How about stupidity and greed?
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