It is no secret, my mind retains knowledge really well. At the age of 10 I became obsessed with Harry Potter to the extent that I know the majority of the characters by heart. Learning has always been a huge interest of mine. The world is a big place and there is so much to learn.
I always like to read up about history and other cultures as well as reading fiction. I consider my mind well tuned and constantly pondering over facts and philosophy. For example. I read the Hobbit and I ponder its message about being humble and kind and how too much greed can bring evil with it. Despite the growth of science there is still a need to thinker deeper. Sherlock describes an obvious fact as deceiving because facts are human constructs which can be invented to suit human needs.
Plato's allegory of the cave and becoming enlightened refers to seeing what is really there. People seem to think that the government is encouraging people not to be intellectual when in reality the only people that stop us thinking clearly is ourselves.
So in future if you want to find something out or stretch your mind then read a book, or take a walk and watch nature itself. The world is an amazing place and if you want to learn more about it then no one will stop you.
As a uni student I met many students who went to uni with no desire to study which shocked me. I understand that uni provides social opportunities but it is also a place to learn. Improving educational standards is about encouraging people to love learning, they can make exams easier or harder but a good attitude will go a long way to encourage a love of learning.
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