On the documentary channel an interesting program called The
Pyramid Code http://www.pyramidcode.com/
talks about the pyramids and what we can learn from Ancient Egypt. Dr. Carmen Boulter is the director, producer,
and creator of this great program. Episode # 5 “A New Chronology” talks about how
today in a test driven educational system and memorizing facts will not help
our youth expand their knowledge. Instead we should teach them to seek truth
and justice by living the Ancient law of Maat; which is the Ancient Egyptian
concept of truth, balance, order, law, morality, and justice.
In Zenobia – Birth of
a Legend, Zenobia’s mom takes her to Egypt for her to study and learn. Even
though there isn’t strong evidence that Zenobia indeed took this trip we know
she was highly educated and thirsted for truth and knowledge in her pursuit of
justice. It only makes sense that she was taught the Ancient law of Maat.
Here’s an excerpt of one of Zenobia’s classes, Critical
Thinking found in Chapter 34 of Zenobia –
Birth of a Legend:
“Wrong thinking leads to wrong conclusions,
which, in turn, lead to wrong actions,” began Longinus. “Correct thinking,
obviously, will lead us to right actions, that is, successful actions. But, how
are we to know when an idea is wrong? Or, worse, when a pattern of thinking is
false? How can we discern between truth and falsehood? Is there a key?” He
paused for effect and to allow his class to reflect on his questions.
His manner and presence commands
attention, thought Zenobia…
“I believe the key to discovering truth is
to want the truth. Then we will more likely ask the right questions and be open
to the answers.”...replied Zenobia, “not everyone wants the truth, and I can
prove it! This leads to huge injustices in the world. But I do agree with you
that it is not so easy to discern the best questions.”
What is critical
thinking? Zenobia even as a student understands that we need to be asking the
right questions to get the right answers. Until you are ready for the truth you
will not find it.
The New York Times has
a challenge a day on Critical thinking. This is a great way to
broaden your education like Zenobia did. Click on the link and let your critical
thinking class begin. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/new-feature-test-yourself-critical-thinking/
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