Good stuff man. Resteemed.

And this bit:

If the child regurgitates the facts and theories, they are rewarded. If not, they are punished. They’re trained through this reward and punishment method, called operant conditioning, to expect an external reward every time they “learn” something. There’s no learning just for the sake of knowledge. Operant conditioning also dulls the imagination. Who would think outside the box if there’s no reward, right? At least, not after 15,000 hours of training…..

Yep. Well said. And there is and should be a reward for learning, and that is the process itself, and what it helps each different individual to achieve and become according to their goals. Schools broadcast the message that learning is drudgery. Read these books and win a pizza! Because who would read books if you didn't get a prize!?

Glad to have you around, brother.

Peace!