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The mediatic illiterate

beatrizesmer

In a world where information flows ceaselessly, the mediatic illiterate stands as a perplexing figure, a paradox in the realm of communication. Consuming news and media with an unquenchable thirst, he absorbs narratives without a hint of skepticism, embracing them as gospel truth. His words echo the voices of pundits and anchors, his thoughts mere reflections of the opinions he ingests. Detached from the intricacies of political discourse, he shuns involvement in the very events that shape his reality, harboring a disdain for the nuances of governance. Yet, paradoxically, he immerses himself in the digital realm, wielding social networks as … Continue reading The mediatic illiterate

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ig·no·rance

beatrizesmer

/ˈiɡnərəns/ noun lack of knowledge or information. The notion of escaping ignorance through conversion, changing nationalities, or marriage is a fallacy that perpetuates a flawed understanding of knowledge and enlightenment. Ignorance is not a tangible entity from which one can flee; it is an intangible state of unawareness that permeates human experience. The fallacy lies in the belief that one can outrun or transcend ignorance through external changes, when in reality, true transformation can only occur from within. Attempting to escape ignorance through conversion or changing nationalities is a misguided pursuit, as it fails to address the root of ignorance, … Continue reading ig·no·rance