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The end of education

Book • 1995
In 'The End of Education', Neil Postman critiques the current state of American education, arguing that schools have lost their purpose and are overly focused on economic utility and consumerism.

He proposes alternative narratives, such as 'Spaceship Earth' and 'The American Experiment', to inspire and unify students.

Postman emphasizes the importance of shared narratives in creating a cohesive public through education.

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, quoting Neil Postman's view on the importance of history in learning.
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