Thoughts

Thoughts.....

I don't understand people. This is now a world where every square inch can be seen and explored, every culture and each language learned. Every book is here, waiting to be read. Music, from the earliest songs to the latest hits, can be heard. Art, from the first cave drawings to masterpieces, are free to view. Every culture and religion can be experienced. All of history, from the beginning of time to this exact moment in time, is available to see. If a person ever wanted to know how to do something, step by step instruction is there in front of them. Every topic taught for free, with just a click of the mouse. Our universe can be travelled throughout, the only limits are ones we put upon ourselves. Everything that anyone has ever been curious about, is there to know. The amount of knowledge that is free to everyone could take a thousand lifetimes of study, and still not all be known.

Every bit of knowledge is available. It's free, to each and every person. No matter your age, sex, I.Q., level of education, religion, culture, nationality, disability, or location. It's there, just waiting. Libraries are free, as well as wifi in most places. Once out of the free public school systems, there are colleges and universities, free online classes, books, even YouTube videos to learn from. Learning from those who have learned, and experienced, what we do not know, is there.

Knowledge is free. For everyone.

And yet, so few people take advantage of these opportunities. I fail to understand that. Everything learned, no matter how small, improves one's life. It guarantees a better future for every person, for their family, their community. Encouraging your children to read, to learn, will give them a better life. It will make them better parents, able to provide for their families.

I don't get it. In this day and age where knowledge is free and available to all, ignorance is a conscious choice. When life can be improved a thousand fold, but isn't, I don't get it. When children aren't learning, I don't get it. When health and nutrition are ignored, I don't get it. When life becomes boring, I don't get it. When fear and hatred become more important than understanding and compassion, I don't get it.

I've said it before... I don't want you to think like me, I just want you to think. I'm still learning, so I can understand. So I can, perhaps, get it.