So, should one simply concede that it’s all politics, all the time, all the way down, and that everyone is simply spreading their ideology? Of course not. Education is political not because everyone gets to teach their politics to innocent charges, but because it is indispensable for democracy. As John Dewey, the greatest 20th-century philosopher of education put it, “democracy has to be born anew every generation and education is its midwife”. Countries with well-functioning democracies also do well on civic education scores. But that is not just a matter of knowledge about democracy, but doing democracy, which can be uncomfortable, even distressing and guilt-inducing (feelings which the Sunshine State Inquisitors try to banish by law from the classroom).
Good teachers will assist students with how to think through issues; they don’t tell them what to think about issues. It is telling that some conservative crusaders – with an obvious tendency to project their own approach on to others – cannot conceive of teaching this way. To them, education is a weapon; content is not to be debated, but imposed. It is one thing to find fault with the specifics of the “western civ”-style curricula that DeSantis cadres want to do; it’s another to point out that the very approach is a continuation of Trump’s unprofessional 1776 Commission, which can only see history as a patriotic confidence-booster and, indeed, indoctrination.
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Johan was NEVER born evil
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Kenzou Tenma: An Ideological Conflict
A popular discussion in regards to what Monster explores thematically, is the ideological conflict it imposes.
On one side, you have a doctor, whos value is entirely predicated on understanding and assisting anyone he possibly can in maintaining what he perceives to be the single most important thing in the world, to prolong and share the joyful experience of living by saving the lives placed in his hands, while deeply believing that there is virtue to be found in every person, and that all lives, regardless of status should be considered equal.
While on the other side, you have an empty void, given birth from the barbaric environment created from the odiousness of the human mind. Children that were treated like animals, thrown in the trenches to face a world that offered nothing but adversity, unprotected and abandoned by the only figure that a child inherently has dependency on to help shield them from the fears and apprehension of what threatens their well being.
After witnessing the seemingly ambiguous ending of Monster, I rushed to the many people who have decided to pour their thoughts out over the years of their perceptions of Monster, some stating that Johans immorality and nihilist ideological psychology was a disposition he had since birth, however, if you reached this far into the video, it is obvious that I do not humor this notion.
Not only due to the fact that I believe Johan loved his sister Anna and my opinions on the what and whys of his actions, but because having such a perception defies all logic.
It is unrealistic to believe that any person in this world, regardless of circumstances would be born with preordained ideologies, for ideologies are in simpler terms for the sake of this video, a production of values and meanings in which one can rationalize the world.
People can only develop values and ideologies from experience, it is impossible to have a preconceived concept of the world without experiencing that world.
As such, it is impossible, I dare say ignorant to explain the foundation of Johans entire character under the guise that he was simply born evil, or in this case, with nihilist ideologies.
So the question remains, at what point in Johans life does the nihilism set in?
Nihilism is the belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. It is often associated with extreme pessimism and a radical skepticism that condemns existence. A true nihilist would believe in nothing, have no loyalties, and no purpose other than, perhaps, an impulse to destroy.
But in the events described thus far, Johan does have a purpose, arguably still has an impulse to destroy, but a purpose regardless.
The purpose that sets in after witnessing his beloved sister be thrown to the Monster, only to come back with the tales of what horrific events transpired before her.
Johan begins to develop a sense of indignation and survivors guilt with the foundation of his purpose coming to life, not only to save them both from the Monster by running away to another country, but to ensure that Anna knows that she is unconditionally loved.
Their mother being able to choose is what affected him the most and it's probably what instilled his self sacrificing mentality to care for Anna above the world in order to never make the same mistake his mother had.
It should have been him that suffered. Then after, he treats her with the utmost care, telling her everything is hers, no matter what she will win everything because he would deem it so. He is kind to her, never letting go of her hand even when she is dragging behind - he sacrificed all of himself for her…
Because she deserved everything in the world to contrast their mother throwing her away.
A clear indication of this adoration/attachment he has for her is the fact that he DOES NOT forget her even after enduring the hellish experiments in Kinderheim.
But it was also not Kinderheim where Johans Nihilism sets in, Johan has always been the same boy he was before coming into Kinderheim.
While most of the events of Kinderheim is shrouded in mystery, the events that takes place and the treatment he receives is of no surprise to him because this is simply how he sees the world, however, I can only assume that the reason he invoked the uprising in which killed both children and adults alike, was in order to ensure a better future for his sister, whatever comes forth of this experiment can never see the light.
Before I continue onwards, I wanted to examine the traits and qualities that Johan invokes through out the story.
Johan possesses an unrealistic amount of charisma and a proficiency in manipulation, being able to persuade anyone to take another's life if needed. Always looking his victims in the eyes as he unflinchingly takes their lives or destroys their security before moving on to the next place on the board, a tactician so efficient, that he is able to skillfully know and guide Tenma to do exactly what he wants him to do without his presence being anywhere close to each other.
However, throughout his entire plan, there was only one mistake that he has ever made, The moment that set the entire series in motion and the moment when his nihilism sets in…
Play “That night something tragic occurred” Episode 72 11:55
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I see the many ideologies of humans and question my own judgement. I see those who hold these ideologies, I see those who judge, and I recognize their abilities are of the same. We are the same flesh, the same organs, the same thoughts. We are born with similar hardware ready to be adorned with the software that allows us to live life.
The potentiality of living the life of another is 100%, but 0% in actuality. I cannot say that those other than myself are wrong in their views, for I know nothing of how they came upon them. I see the dictators, the socialists, the fascists, the wretched, the enlightened, the prideful, the manipulative, the liars, the lustful, the despaired, the confident, the vain, the loving, all of them... and I know that they could as easily be me. It takes but one lifetime to become them, to think their thoughts, to know their reason, to make their choices. That one lifetime is among an infinity of others, coerced by a reality of ever-changing variables.
It is in this ultimate understanding. A confidence that we cannot ever know the totality as long as we dwell in our limited capacity. That I cannot argue, only listen. As every other human, I have a biological need to argue so that my ego may survive, but I wish it was not necessary. Every moment that I find myself spewing a prideful rant or criticizing others attempting to fulfill my own shameful unknowing, or to validate my own thoughts and actions, I always try to remind myself afterwards that this not the way I wish to choose.
I wish to learn, grow, and reflect. I wish to be the culmination of all thought, not retain limiting ideologies. This is the hardest task I have taken on and necessities continual practice and recognition.
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"Ideologies are collective forms of hubris that claims to know how the world works and what needs to be changed. In a sense they are like ontological packages that makes you intellectually lazy.
It’s not merely a reality tunnel, it’s a reality tunnel that knows it avoids certain issues. So you don’t hear of communists discussing the possible existence of God or capitalists who are critical towards growth.
The left will romanticize some sort of future where equality is abundant, but have no real good examples of how this is to be achieved. The right will romanticize the past saying that people were more decent back in the good old days.
Dig deep enough and the “conservatives” won’t agree on what they want to conserve, and the progressive won’t agree on what they want to change or to what extent. And when it comes to all this ethnic idenitity moaning, no one knows what a true scotsman is either. This “feeling” of being something is an aneristic illusion.
When it comes to social issues, more time is spent competing between the ideologies then actually analyzing the problems at hand. It’s sort of like religion blaming Satan/Scheitan, but in this case the devil is the political other’s ideology. Well, Monotheism didn’t save the world from evil since I got drunk with Devil yesterday, and the political fluff ain’t gonna solve it either. This is why academic discussion (esp economists vs sociologists) is so pathetically stagnant. The real thing that pushes reality forward is the chaotic clash that lurks between the bullshit of ideologies."
- Disha Klakk
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So many people shy away from taking risks, and I believe it's because they lack belief in themselves. Taking a risk means investing resources, effort, and faith in your abilities, vision, and ideologies. It's a declaration that you believe in yourself enough to take a chance, knowing that it's an investment in your personal growth and success.
The truth is, risks are essential for achieving what you truly desire in life. They're the catalysts for growth and evolution, whether it's the risk a new species takes to explore uncharted territory or the risk an artist takes to push boundaries and introduce society to new ideas.🦋
Actualize Your Potential, Catalyst. The World Needs You☀️
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