Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Inspiration- Limits on the Dissemation of Knowledge

Most people today have access to tons of information and it’s literally at their fingertips. All it would take is a click of a button or a google search. They even have information available that is “classified.” Wikileaks, for example, just released the largest classified military leak in history. But many will never look at these leaked documents. Many won’t take advantage of all the information. We need to stop taking this information for granted.

In Iran, information is being incredibly limited. Want to talk about dystopia or political oppression?

Classes are being cut because they go against “Islamic values.” These classes are law, human rights, women's studies, economics, sociology, media, political science, philosophy, psychology, education, administration as well as cultural and artistic administration. They are to be replaced by Islamic sciences.

Iran is also restricting website access.

Books are also banned and the press has limited freedom of speech.”

Some movies are banned as well. (I’m not sure how true/current this news is.)

Other restrictions are being applied as well.

Okay, okay, okay. Inspiration of the day: The News. Read it. It can help especially if you're doing something on society or politics. No more ranting on current events and endless amounts of links unless its really inspiring.

sculpture by Yinka Shonibare

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