#Educational Influence

[br3akfestattiffanys]

If your only excuse is that you are “not educated enough” after 7 months of continuous genocide, at that point you might as well say you are willingly choosing to be ignorant. We live in a generation where we have access to so much information and yet you are choosing to not look into what’s happening outside of your bubble…disappointment.

#the BARE MINIMUM is to be educated #free palestine #free gaza #met gala #eurovision #celebrities #influencers

[zevranunderstander]

number #1 tactic that people use to not sound as racist as they are when they talk to black people: 'uhh so you AMERICANS need to stop pretending everything is about YOU. why should i know this im not from the us :/' (= is talking about like. a phenomenally internationally well-known black artist)

#myposts #kendrick lamar #drake #i updated it from 'white europeans' to 'people' because some people pointed out that 'gringo' is probably more south american lingo #but the point i wanted to make is like. there is this subset of european people (quite a lot of them) #who try to deflect by saying them not knowing these things isn't because of an active lack of disinterest in black culture and influences #and like. them not knowing who a certain black person is is never an educational failing on their side of any sorts #but instead are pretending that like. they are by virtue of being european always correctly educated on What History And Art Is Important #like. 2 months back that one post pretending that 'us europeans dont need to know all your AMERICAN writers 🙄' talking about james baldwin? #like just because that person didnt know who james baldwin was #they immediately were mad at the implication that They Didn't Know Someone Of Cultural Significance #and twisted it into 'well he cant be that important by virtue of me not knowing him' #like completely ignoring that the european school system also has. race problems and also ignoring that he lived and wrote in France too #but like. its this really racist defence mechanism of like. 'well you stupid americans always make everything about yourselves' #i hope i make sense i didnt think this would blow up lol #and like some people in the notes of that post were so smug about not knowing who Kendrick Lamar is #bc to them thats like 'oh im too cultured to be listening to rap of any sorts' like completely dismissing his music as kind of second class #by virtue of it being rap and black music and him not being in the White Mainstream as much as other musicians #(i mean hes still like 24th most listened artist worldwide but you get what i mean)

[mamma-mia-mammon]

this is interesting, never considered how Mammons past life as an angel could be affecting the way he views demon pacts of all things, but it makes so much sense.

the protectiveness he has towards his pact with Mc and the emphasis he puts on them being his first (and only one) and viceversa... i see i see

#this is like how siblings are influenced differently by the education received in their early life. cause for example asmos not like that #💛 chats #obey me nightbringer #obey me mammon #obey me nightbringer spoilers

[edenfenixblogs]

New Pinned Post: How This Blog Approaches The Conflict

I am not normally a politically-focused blog. I am normally a personal blog that enjoys fandom and occasionally processes my own past trauma. As this war goes on, I am finding that it is against my personal ethics and morals to stay silent when I have the ability to educate and remain more patient than most. (My patience is not endless. I’m still human). So, while disinformation/misinformation, and propaganda abound on all sides. I feel like the best way I can help lower the temperature is to put my skills to use.

Primary Political Goals:

1. Emphasize humanity above all and use verifiable information and good faith education and discourse to reduce tension.

2. Do my absolute best to move the conversation away from polarizing, accusatory discourse that forces Jews, Muslims, Arabs, Israelis, and Palestinians to play a desperate game of defense and toward a shared mutually beneficial peace that honors each grouped indigeneity culture, and connection to their ancestral homeland.

3. Demonstrate and emphasize both Jewish-Muslim solidarity and Israeli-Palestinian solidarity.

Primary Blogging Goals:

As a diaspora Jew, my primary goal is threefold

1. Educate about antisemitism and Islamophobia—including calling it out and explaining it to the best of my ability.

2. Elevate responsible, verifiable voices—regardless of religion or nationality—and information to the best of my ability.

3. Demonstrate effective activism and provide insight and encouragement for other to find their most effective way to contribute to fostering peace.

Elaboration:

1. I have the most experience with an understanding of antisemitism. I am more of an expert in antisemitism and have more ability to identify and educate about it. That said: I will not tolerate any Islamophobia or racism and if I don’t have the ability to educate about it, you will be blocked. If I have the ability to educate about it, I will do so and give you the chance to read about it and adjust your behavior. If you do not do so, I will block you.

2. This does not mean equal representation of all nationalities and religions. It means the best informed and most reliable voices AND the voices I personally have the best ability to vet, verify, and substantiate. This will often mean Jewish voices and Israeli voices. This is me staying in my lane, not choosing to suppress any voice. I will not elevate purposefully divisive, tokenized, or uninformed voices. This does not mean that I won’t elevate Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab voices as well. I will. But my primary goal here is responsibility. To do that, I have to stay in my lane.

3. I am most effective as an educator on this matter, a guide to finding reliable peace-oriented voices, and an example of patience. There’s a great desire among many to protest or create videos detailing their opinions and stances. Not only is this primarily performative—especially among non-Muslim/non-Palestinian goyim—it has the potential to be extraordinarily damaging to Jews both in Israel and in Diaspora as well as to Arabs, Muslims, Palestinians, and South East Asians worldwide. If you truly desire to help and not just feel like you’re helping, the best thing you can do is follow the lead of much more experienced activists with a demonstrated track record of effectiveness and good faith in their areas of expertise. As I stated: mine is primarily education and greater than average (though not limitless) amounts of patience. If you want to donate money or engage in more direct action and aid, I suggest finding pro-Palestinian Israeli voices and peace oriented Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian voices as well as organizations with experience in this conflict that do not rely on eliminating any population or erasing anyone’s connection to the Levant. Follow their lead on that matter. If you are only just engaging in this conflict for the first time due to current events, you likely do not know nearly as much as you think you do about any of this. Being uninformed and spouting disinformation has actual dire consequences that can get Jews, Muslims, Palestinians, Israelis, and Arabs killed. It is vital that you’re responsible in your engagement on this matter. Learning dogwhistles and how to spot bad faith arguments is a must. And to be effective, you should spend more of your time learning than you’re doing protesting or arguing. This is a 2000+ year old conflict. There is a lot to know and understand. And there are a lot of people willing to prey on your newcomer status and manipulate your existing beliefs to use you as a pawn to further their bad faith aims. The only consistent, trustworthy principal is to trust those who repeatedly affirm their goal as peace and shared prosperity and who reject any form of demonization based on ethnicity or religion. This is not a game. This is not the west’s fight. This is a conflict between two horribly oppressed, traumatized, and nearly exterminated ethnoreligous groups.

I am begging you to think, listen, and learn before joining the fray.

Note: I also don’t claim to be perfect. If I mess up or reblog something that causes unintended harm (which is very easy to do when engaging in discussions and activism about this conflict), I will say so and issue a correction. There’s no need to be hostile in informing me about this. Just message with your concern and I’ll evaluate from there.

Additionally, I will not interact with Hamas apologists. Hamas is a terrorist organization.

Anyone trying to make me feel like this is an Us vs. Them situation will be blocked.

#pinned post #i/p #Israel #Palestine #antisemitism #islamophobia #leftist antisemitism #responsible advocacy #blogging ethics #activism #education #direct action #sphere of influence #misinformation #disinformation #infodemiology #jewish muslim solidarity #black jewish solidarity #jumblr #media literacy #frequently referenced

[bogunicorn]

Like, it's fine to relate songs you like to fiction you like. That's good and fun! Hozier's music is often political commentary, but it's also about love and emotion and has inspirations in other genres of music and fiction (esp Unreal Unearth, which is explicitly based on Dante's Inferno).

The trouble comes not with linking, you know, a love song to your favorite blorbo, it's when you reduce Hozier the person into a magical sad fairy man stereotype Too Good for This World in a way that both reduces the influence of black music and artists on his work AND fetishizes Irishness as a whole as if Ireland is a fantasy kingdom of the past and not a real place populated by real people.

#hozier #if you're an american with irish or otherwise celtic ancestry (like i am) #it's understandable to feel the ache of disconnection and the urge to romanticize the place our ancestors came from #but the way to express that is to educate yourself about your family's history and the modern countries #not turn them into a fantasyland in your mind and dehumanize current citizens of those places #hozier's music is magical the same way any good art is magical #not because he's an otherworldly fairy man separate from modern politics or his varied (and often black) artistic influences #bog post

[stuckinapril]

my gma told me that my mom used to wake up, eat breakfast, then study for 12 hours straight. every fuckin day. and my gpa would bring her food and tell her to take breaks bc of how immersed she was. she’s literally my role model forever

#I want to be on that level of sheer focus/passion w everything I do #this is what I remind myself of whenever I’m lazy or I don’t feel like putting in the hours. like my mon did THAT every day #I rly am intrinsically motivated bc of her and she also showed me that you truly can love science even in a broken education system #ofc being raised in her image did predispose me to science but I’m also so grateful it’s an organic love #and that I’m not doing it for something as dumb as prestige or money. like I genuinely adore it #and I was never raised in a gIrL MaTh household like my mom made it clear math was very fun to me since I was like 2 #and I think that influenced my confidence in pursuing stem/medicine bc I grew up watching my mom solve differential equations for fun #I also love how suffused she was in her studies. that must’ve felt so rewarding. I strive to be that way too #she also taught me it’s possible to be smart AND pretty and that has been the motto my whole life #I luv my mom post no. 8272662 I just had to say it #p

[gayvampyr]

i hate the idea/trope that poor kids who do well in school don’t need any support when it comes to college, or that they all get full-ride scholarships. i don’t do well in school now that i’m in uni but i was a straight-A student throughout all of middle & high school and i got 1 (one) scholarship for $500/semester, which is less than 5% of my tuition. i didn’t have the opportunities or knowledge a lot of the other wealthier kids had, whose parents and grandparents and siblings had gone to college too. like we don’t all end up getting exactly the help we need, and i know the poor kids who weren’t straight-A students had an even harder time getting into college, if they did at all. it’s rough out here for all of us. the only sure-fire way a kid could get guaranteed financial assistance was if they had knowledge of the system and the time and money to pursue them. it sucks

#i can acknowledge the privilege i had to even do well in school in the first place #i didn’t have a learning disability that majorly influenced me in the classroom #i mean i do now but my autism had the routine and schedule i needed to keep me going #but even with that getting into college was hard asf! #im still considering dropping out! #again it sucks #classism #ableism #school tw #education system #text post

[existentiol]

something that pisses me off in RA is that Flanagan will occasionally hype up Pauline as this super important and prominent figure in Will’s life, even treat her as a proxy for the mother he never knew, and yet will just refuse to show it beyond the like. two or three (personal) conversations that they have in canon. I get that he was attempting to make her an important person in Will’s life but why not do that by actually making her an important person in Will’s life

#hey Flanagan I hate to tell u but just because she’s married to Will’s father figure does not automatically make her his mom figure #what REALLY annoys me is how easy it would have been for him to connect her & will #like hey. if only there were a pretty clear gap in Will’s education that halt couldn’t fulfill - say for example mmmm diplomacy? #(​cause we all know how gifted halt is at conflict resolution) #then he’d have a valid reason to seek out a master of diplomacy for lessons in negotiating compromises & treaties #but no I guess not. Will’s just naturally good at diplomacy despite never really being exposed to it #yk what extra sucks? #if Pauline HAD taught will about treaties & stuff then him receiving the last name treaty wouldve been 1000x more meaningful #it would’ve spoken to her influence on him and solidified her as a sort of parental figure in her own right #AND as an extra extra bonus: if she came to the cabin to teach will about negotiation tactics and such #then we could’ve gotten more halt/Pauline interactions. as in: we could’ve actually seen them being in love ON SCREEN instead of just being #told that they loved each other #will could’ve had a chance to see how much the two of them mean to each other. and then he would’ve had some actual basis for a speech #at their wedding or whatever #but yeah no why do that when we can just imply that will & Pauline got super close off screen? same effect right????? #ranger’s apprentice #pauline dulacy #halt o’carrick #will treaty #I love these books so so much don’t get me wrong. but there are just some things…… #anyway. #jackie rambles

[aicosu]

Just a curious question because you’re always active in communities and always speak out about an injustices. You’re not speaking about Palestine because of your book? Not judging truly just want to understand

Let me be crystal clear: Palestine should be free. What is happening to Palestinians is genocide. Isreal is using US backing and funding to excuse genocide and its abysmal. We support palestine and condemn the murder of its people. We arent scared to say that.

The only reason there arent posts on here because I really just do not interact with tumblr all that much. And instagram too. Sy deleted all his social media and Ive tried really hard to limit my time on it cause it just isnt good for our mental wellness.

I interact more on twitter, but even then, I try to only use socials for updates and little else, but I like and retweet what I can.

Heres a thread on twitter I have bookmarked on ways to help Palestine even if you dont have money to give. That includes your daily clicks.

#reminder for all our followers to just educate yourselves though #trying to look at influencers like us on what to do is silly #and fact check everything #absolutely everything

[anghraine]

I have a more reasonable post in drafts, but ... despite cherishing my hatred of Arvedui close to my heart, I think my most towering, irrational, seething loathing of a character idealized by the narrative despite him making some dubious choices as far as I'm concerned is in Pride and Prejudice.

No, not Jane. I love Jane and she's strong just the way she is! But I never feel more inclined to just reject what every single character and the narrative is saying than when it comes to Darcy and Georgiana's father/Wickham's godfather.

Yes, he died years before P&P starts and we never meet him and he was super nice and everyone loved him. None of these things can stop the force of my hatred, though! I think he screwed up badly with both Wickham and Darcy, I don't buy their excuses for him, and I want to believe Elizabeth thoroughly redecorates that one room at Pemberley that's currently being maintained exactly the way Darcy and Georgiana's father liked it (down to a picture of Wickham still being kept there, half a decade after their father died).

There's something mildly unsettling to me about the shadow this man casts over nearly everyone he came into contact with, long after his death. Be free of him!!

#lady anne is way more blorbo despite the implications of being more flawed #but like. lady anne likely contributed to darcy's classism but she doesn't seem to have had any impact on wickham #mrs wickham may have influenced wickham's habits but not darcy's #the common factor is this one guy who is still exerting a charisma stranglehold on everyone who knew him #yes there WAS great mismanagement of darcy's and wickham's educations and it was THAT GUY #darcy trying to explain how his parents screwed up while defending his father's perfection while not mentioning wickham is just. whew. #i love georgiana and darcy and hate wickham but tbh i want all of them to get out of their father's/father figure's shadow #anghraine babbles #austen fanwank #austen blogging #mr darcy senior #lady anne blogging #george wickham #fitzwilliam darcy

[katiajewelbox]

Dear fellow plant lovers,

Welcome to a new year of learning and inspiration with Katia Plant Scientist!

2024 marks the third year of my science communication social media initiative that I started back in 2021 as a way to share my passion for botany and gardening with the wider world. Over this time, I have learned much about writing engaging, informative, and entertaining short essays about plants as well as creating videos that virtually transport viewers into my own garden or biology lab to see the plants up close. I have also made many new friends and professional connections in the world of horticulture and plant science through my public pages.

In this new year, I plan to launch my new career path as a science communicator as soon as I complete my PhD thesis at Imperial College London. Please keep following my journey!

best wishes, Katia Hougaard January 1st, 2024

New profile photos feature original AI art made by DALL E based on concepts by Katia Hougaard.

#katia plant scientist #botany #plant biology #plants #plant science #katia hougaard #botanical #gardening #influencers #science communication #science communicator #diveristy in STEM #stem #stemblr #women in stem #science #plant scientist #mad scientist #research scientist #science education #sciencecore #mad science #biology #garden #greenery #ai artwork #dall e ai #new career #writing #personal post

[omegaphilosophia]

The Impact of Extreme Wealth on Society: Unraveling the Complex Web

In the 21st century, the issue of wealth inequality has reached unprecedented levels. The ultra-rich, a minuscule fraction of the global population, possess a staggering amount of wealth, often equivalent to that of entire countries. While wealth accumulation isn't inherently problematic, the concentration of extreme wealth in the hands of a few has far-reaching consequences for society. In this blog post, we'll explore how the ultra-rich have contributed to many of the problems we face today.

Wealth Inequality: Perhaps the most obvious consequence of extreme wealth is the exacerbation of wealth inequality. The gap between the richest and the rest has grown to alarming proportions. This inequality can lead to social unrest and hinder economic growth by limiting opportunities for the majority.

Economic Disparities: Extreme wealth often translates into disproportionate economic power. This can result in monopolistic practices, which stifle competition and innovation. Smaller businesses struggle to compete, leading to fewer choices for consumers.

Social Issues: Wealth inequality contributes to a host of social issues, including reduced access to education, healthcare, and housing for marginalized communities. It also perpetuates cycles of poverty that are difficult to escape.

Power and Influence: The ultra-rich have outsized political influence. They can shape public policies to their advantage, often at the expense of the common good. This undermines the democratic principles upon which many societies are built.

Corporate Dominance: Many of the wealthiest individuals are tied to large corporations. Their influence over these entities can lead to decisions that prioritize profits over environmental responsibility or workers' rights.

Political Lobbying: Lobbying efforts by the ultra-rich can influence legislation in their favor. This can result in tax breaks for the wealthy, further exacerbating wealth inequality.

Tax Evasion: Some of the ultra-rich engage in tax evasion schemes, depriving governments of revenue needed for essential public services. This places a heavier burden on ordinary taxpayers.

Public Policy: The ultra-rich can use their influence to push for policies that benefit them financially, such as reduced regulations or favorable trade agreements. These policies may not align with the best interests of society as a whole.

Poverty Alleviation: While philanthropy is common among the wealthy, it often falls short of addressing systemic issues. Charity, while commendable, cannot replace comprehensive government programs aimed at poverty alleviation.

Social Responsibility: Extreme wealth can lead to a detachment from the daily struggles of ordinary people. This lack of empathy can hinder efforts to address pressing social and economic challenges.

The impact of extreme wealth on society is a multifaceted issue. While it's crucial to acknowledge the positive contributions of wealthy individuals, it's equally important to scrutinize the consequences of concentrated wealth and power. Addressing these issues requires thoughtful public policy, increased transparency, and a commitment to a more equitable society. By recognizing the challenges posed by extreme wealth, we can work towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

#philosophy #epistemology #knowledge #learning #education #chatgpt #ethics #politics #economics #Wealth Inequality #Economic Disparities #Social Issues #Power and Influence #Corporate Dominance #Political Lobbying #Tax Evasion #Public Policy #Poverty Alleviation #Social Responsibility

[laurenfoxmakesthings]

#sex education #asexuality #yasmin benoit #I'm not into into the show I just wanted people to know this so 1. No dogpiles Yasmin Benoit for ace rep problems that weren't her fault #and 2. So allos don't let any of what the show did negatively influence how they view aces #*sigh* allos listen to aces PLEASE #asexual

[gingerswagfreckles]

The thing that people don't understand about the charter school debate is that the reason they have higher scores is because they're allowed to kick kids out. When you kick out every kid who has a disability or gets lower than an 85 on 3 tests well guess what ur scores r gonna be higher. Lol.

#teaching #public school #public schools #charter schools #also they get to actually select the kids they want like u have to apply. vs public its just ur area and everyone comes #public schools have to accept everyone and also cant legally kick kids out #i get why parents like charter schools. yay no disabled kids or kids with behavior problems or ~bad influences~ to distract from learning #but the thing is. those diabled kids and behavior problem kids and bad influences have the right to an education too #and the more we funnel money away from them towards kids who were already more likely to succeed #the less likely the not so academically gifted will be given a sufficient education at all

[anotherfanaccount]

When things are going wrong and future looks bleak I just remember the dialogues from OSO.

Which is sort of dark that it has to be by the end that everything's fine. The end of life being death but happys endings.

A bittersweet hope of that grand finale. And just us being that cinema.

#cinema has such a grand influence on our lives and yet it's so much villified #as school children everyone went no you can't be watching these things #they're bad for your studies #adults you just derailed my culture education #but I'm glad to have found stuff on my own #these are the things that have formed me and I'm so proud of it #if and it's a big if there's a next generation of me #be prepared kiddos because we got a lot of stuff to cover #no pressure #we can always keep repeating stuff #Om Shanti Om #comfort movie I guess

[lesbianyosano]

there is something so nefarious about animanga fans’ willingness to perceive the characters as white even when they are explicitly stated to be japanese

#yes this is abt the chuuya is french hc #ive posted abt it before but idc #txt. #and yeah its in part bc of designs and how animes esp feel the need to change designs to ig make the characters more distinguishable #visually at least #but it’s be stupid to pretend east asia isn’t heavily influenced by western beauty standards #and sure race politics are different in asia and east asia especially #so a lot of manga creators don’t think twice about having a character be asian and blonde and green eyed etc #but white fans insisting characters are white/part white… be frrr #also. when ppl try to talk abt how 'oh i don’t think chuuya is french i just think he knows languages bc of mafia business 🥺🥺' #and then every language they hc him as knowing is a european language #like even assuming pm cares enough to educate anyone the first language to be taught should be chinese not fucking french come on #also YES i still avoid blue eyed chuuya content for the most part