Can we just take a minute to appreciate the fact that she doesn't spend the first 5 minutes of the video talking about absolutely nothing relating to the reaction?!?! This woman deserves more subs!
"Be sure to like, share, and subscribe..." Thanks, but I think we all know how TH-cam works. "And be sure to catch me on Patreon..." No thanks. TH-cam videos are enough for me, but apparently TH-cam monetizations aren't enough for you.
It's such a no-brainer, it's strange that so few youtubers don't take advantage of it. I subscribed to her channel the very instant she skipped the intro. And for her wit, obviously.
You're pretty much right about everything. George wasn't telling jokes this time around, he's had heart trouble most of his life. He'd gone thru 3-4 heart attacks by this point and you can tell by comparing him in this video to others that he wasn't doing too good here. This was his last HBO special and in my opinion I think he knew he didn't have much time left so he kept the joking to a minimum and just went out and said everything he felt he needed to say. Within a few months of the special airing he was gone. RIP my friend, we miss you George. Peace
I 100 percent agree with u on this. He left it all out there as one last gift of knowledge he could give . One last warning that of course will be unheard. His later comedy routines weren't comedy shows. To me they were warnings to wake people up. Best comedian ever In my opinion. Made u laugh and think at the same time. So scary how right he was on everything. Especially when he said living in this world you have a ticket to the freak show. And if u live in America you have a front row seat. Rip Carlin your missed more than u will ever know
I am a teacher, so I can tell you that what George says is completely accurate. And the major problem with education, not only in the US but in many places, is that the educational system, in general, is designed to kill creativity and imagination, which with a few exceptions, it really accomplishes. Real education is much simpler than everybody imagines, and at the very beginning, it consists only in letting children be children and discover the world around them by themselves, with teachers as facilitators. Education, in that sense, must teach children HOW to think, not WHAT to think. All that is taught in the twelve or so years that children spend in school could be taught in one year, when they're starting to decide what they want to pursuit as a profession, that's it! The rest is a waste of time and has the purpose of controlling and taming by killing critical thinking, nothing more.
Just don't forget that true critical thinking abilities start to develop around age 12. However, a 6 year old child can understand any good (complete) explanation, as long as it doesn't go into metaphors and topics that require the ability to differentiate between different categories - critical thinking.
I would say "jein" to that (yes and no). Schools are basicaly not designed to kill creativity and imagination. The first "function" of a school is to take custody of kids, so their parents can go to work. The second "function" of a school is selection (hand out certificates). Because of this, schools kill the joy about learning, and thus creativity and imagination. Also never forget, each kid is individual and you (the schools, the teacher) can not educate them individualy, its impossible. Some, long, time ago, there were more teachers and the classes were smaler and it worked to some degree, it was, and should be, more about how to think rather then what to think, but those times are long gone.
@@hanginggardens5383 What you just described is the opposite of what today are called "standards". What you describes is precisely the way (or one of the ways) in which languages should be taught... experiencial learning. There is nothing more insipid that the "standards" that have been introduced as a goal in today's education system.
@@NowhyI strongly disagree with the notion that critical thinking starts at 12, it starts much sooner around 4-5 years of age, it depends on the parents and how stimulating the environment is. And I don't need any studies or statistics to prove it, I remember from my own experiences and memories from when I was of that age. Children in many ways are more profound and are capable of asking existential questions than most adults; if most adults do that then the entire world world would transform.
@@nexuscross3233 we have a misunderstanding.. I mean essential critical thinking, not thinking about mechanical/logical stuff. A 6 year old child can understand a complex motor, when the explanation is good and/or the communication from a teacher or source is competent, but when it comes to metaphors and the metaphysical/symbolic, a certain change relating to puperty has to take place - before that, a child cannot essentially choose who it want to be for instance (no true personality). Most people nowadays are just like 12 year olds intellectually/emotionaly speaking, lacking personality and their own ethics that they choose (wanting to go back to childhood, without responsibility or guilt, depending on mom and dad, or if they believe in it as good, the state) - this choosing cannot be taught or the person wouldn't made free through their decisions... Sadly, many people are way to sensible for their own good - but hey, there is also humor in that (which again is developed very basic for most).
You are clever, young lady!... You are one of the very few people, commenting George Carlin routines, who really appreciate and understand the deep truth in each one of his ahead-of-the-times monologues. It was a pleasure to listen, one more time to Carlin. It was a pleasure to see your reactions. It was a plesure to listen to your final thoughts!
Just binged watched your channel in the last few days and I must say that you are to me, the best kind of brilliant. Not only I love how you analyze and dissect information but you also use a tremendous way of communicating your thoughts in a concise, accurate, and eloquent manner. You're inspiring and I wanted you to know it.
Same here. I don't even know how I bumped into your channel, but I was immediately hooked. I spent the next few hours watching one after the other until I could just not keep my eyes open anymore. My brain wanted more but the body was not willing to cooperate. So here I am with coffee and No Protocol for breakfast. Yum. By the way, I love your literary suggestions, they are the cherries on top of it all and have gotten me back to reading more like I used to. I have definitely learned to curtail the amount of time I spend on the internet. You are a gem. Keep up the good work. Many thanks.
I can't even count how many times I've heard "ahead of their time". This is an amazing quote (I've never heard before). I will be adding it to the toolbox. Thank you for sharing.
You are such a bright star on youtube, articulate and well mannered and you even show respect to the videos you react to by not pausing and commenting during it! And of course, no long intros! Loving this content and as always loving Carlin, keep it up!
One thing i have learned from watching Your videos is that the world can never. get enough of bright young people like You. Keep the videos coming. The world needs to hear your voice. Greetings from Norway...who basically is "daisy chained" to the Us.
@@indianpennywort3026 simply put by head start he means an advantage maybe money or whatever to help them with their education by left behind it refers to the students that get very low grades and fail the solution to the low grades is to make it easier to pass the tests get easier the material gets more dumbed down some students still fails so the passing grade is again lowered....I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that
@@indianpennywort3026 Head start is another term for preschool. Left behind is in reference to a GW Bush policy called No Child Left Behind. The irony of the statement is children are put into preschool for a head start on education only to be held back by lowering the standards of the curriculum so the dumb kids can pass. Why would any child need a head start if you're going to teach to the level of the dumbest kids? The reality is the government just wants to control you from cradle to grave.
@@indianpennywort3026 there were 2 education bills/programs called "head start" which allowed for funds to be allocated for paying for preschool/kindergarten and later "no child left behind" was a program that allocated funds for programs to help children struggling in school this gave insensitive for the schools to produce better results quickly which in a lot of areas made them be more lax with standardized tests etc.
Thank you for respecting our time with the fastest intro I've ever seen on YT. We need more reactors who react to important and interesting true content.
Love your observation on education versus intelligence. I wasn't surprised when I saw a chart showing how over the last three decades the amount of money going to schools has gone up in proportion to how much grades/test scores have gone down. I watched my son and grand kids going through school and none of them were challenged in school. For two of them it was to easy and they got bored and stopped trying, then barely passed. I feel for the students in school now, low discipline, lower standards and the three basics are for the most part skipped over.
You have a unique and satisfying way of reviewing this performances. I appreciate your honest approach and personal insight into the review. You don't just sound intelligent, you are! I´ve subscribed.
I have just recently come across your channel and after watching a number of videos I am very impressed by your summary of the people that you review. It’s a breath of fresh air to see and hear a young woman who is very articulate, knowledgeable and grounded in these crazy times. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos and hearing what you have to say. Great work 🙏
Having a mother with the time to make a kid read and to instill discipline and empathy is the golden path to education. Parents who take responsability for the education of their kids may live in less luxery than their neighbors as the live off of one income, but they've made their children's enheritance richer than they could have off two incomes.
Personally this was my problem back in school. I didn't learn the same as everybody else and thus I failed. I couldn't understand things we're learning as easily and as far as the state was concerned I was an idiot. And to be fair I am likely an idiot in some regards. But I learned what I wanted to learn and I can possibly use that information. The school system in my opinion is very broken. And it's not just on the learning, it's also on the interactive end as well.
Schools don’t exist to raise smart and critical thinking people. Schools are designed to construct “good” citizens that are obedient to authority figures and big government. You “failed” because you weren’t following along to authority the way they wanted you to. If you can’t follow like the others, it’s more difficult to indoctrinate you to the same extent.
The public school system wasn't designed for males. Males require a different style of education than females. I was a poor student even though I was extremely creative. When I changed how I learned, regardless of what the teachers told me, I improved. I stopped participating in discussions and doing homework. I learned proper note taking, did ALL my work in class, and practically napped or read novels for the rest of the class time. I stopped listening to the teachers speeches because most of it was either useless or was already in my notes. My scores went from D's and F's to mostly A's. I graduated with a 3.88 gpa. This method helped me graduate as salutarian in my Corrections Officer class for the Regional Jail system where I also earned college credits. Males require simplicity, practicality, efficiency, discipline, and clear goals. Public schools don't provide this.
Carlin developed his voice in the post-Vietnam hippie era, where skepticism towards the deeds of the government was becoming a standard for many critical-thinking Americans. As he aged and the Internet was becoming more popular, pop culture exploded and became far more corporate. I explain this to make the point that much of the comedic aspect of George's later material is that basic critical thinking abilities had declined to the extent where people just regurgitate talking points and consume vain, pointless culture, just accepting everything at face value. The comedy is that he talks about things that should be common sense, but people began to prefer having their perspectives already articulated for them. He's not angry at people, he's disappointed that everything is taken at face value when it should be questioned. However, the skeptical voice tends to be silenced/obsfugated.
Great erudite commentary. I forgot how George Carlin was so unique in his social and wide-scale perspectives. From an Australian view, it is heartening to know that there are real Americans with soundly developed, academically formed views, who wisely, yet simple, say how it is.
7:04 yea imo rich people and politicians are by and large just as clueless as the rest of us, only real difference being that they saw a chance to play the system and took it. best education is being given motivation to learn. concrete vision of a better life is imo what drove early 20th century american immigrants to educate themselves and that's probably what's happening in India and China right now. but if you're born into that better life already then what? school's primary goal should be to provide that motivation to learn everything else is secondary.
From all the reactions I've seen, yours is exceptional. The no intro got my attention, the continued play of the reaction piece held me in place. You are the only one who got me interested in hearing your thoughts and opinions of said piece. That felt refreshing. So thanks. You also have a really warm smile.
What's crazy is that we are still using the same teaching methods we were using in the 1950s. Rote learning is a perfect description. Forcing these kids to memorize and regurgitate (mostly) useless facts that they will quickly forget. The difference is that this method was not nearly as harmful back then. A boy could finish high school and immediately secure a job in a factory that would afford him the ability to not only support himself, but a stay at home wife and several children. That America does not exist anymore. It hasn't for decades. All those jobs were shipped overseas and replaced by trash like WalMart, fast food, etc, jobs", wage slavery. What we should be teaching in schools are things like money management (an obscene number of Americans are financially illiterate and have no financial self control) and critical thinking skills- logic, reason, how to construct a syllogism, or a sound, valid argument, how to spot fallacies, how to evaluate truth claims and what constitutes a reasonable standard of evidence.The Socratic teaching method should be introduced in all high schools. I didn't truly learn critical thought until I hit college. Which is sad and ridiculous.
And, so many aren't learning much of this even in university and college, because there has been a campaign to denigrate the humanities like history and philosophy, and instead focus on teaching a narrow scope of job specific skills.
I've have the pleasure now of seeing a few of your reactions and it's refreshing to see actual intelligence on TH-cam. I can't express how truly rare that is, after a decade plus of surfing TH-cam content I can promise much to my dismay it's incredibly rare. Subscribed and looking forward to diving into your catalog of videos, take care.
So glad I found your channel. You give very a insightful and thoughtful commentary each time, rather than just playing the video and saying job done. Keep doing what you're doing!
Some of his bits on religion will make you really think about what you believe in. He was raised Catholic until he reached what he calls ”the age of reason” so he primarily has their perspective. I have been raised in church my whole life but he can really make you question what you truly believe.
You have an articulate brilliance to you that connects to me… and I only came here to watch another response to George Carlin. Definitely a subscriber now. You have an inspirational quality that connects to people. Glad I stopped by and will refer to my friends.
THIS PERSON...is now officially my favorite Reaction channel host!! DAMN you have BRAINS!!! Thank you for using what you've been given. Thank you for being...BETTER!
I am speaking as an American, he is confirming everything I have discovered over the years. This motivates me to continue to help my fellow countrymen. To stand up for what is right.
The classes I enjoyed the most in high school were the ones that kept us engaged. Teachers you could tell who actually cares, encouraged debate and opinions. Unfortunately, most of the classes were just memorizing. No real thought requires, if you can read and write and memorize, you can pass just fine, and even as a teen I was starting to see the cracks in this society and school was what bothered me the most back then. I actually like learning, and most of the classes were just so damn boring. I wondered why adults thought that these "slacker" kids and failing students would take an interest when I could barely do so. I could tell right away these kids weren't stupid, but a lot of the teachers treated them that way. From what I hear, not much has changed. (I was in high school during mid 2000s)
You are such a great addition to TH-cam and reactions/opinions. You are a breath of fresh air to listen to. Very well spoken, and obviously well educated with a heartfelt smile added in! LOL! Keep it up.
8:00 I taught myself web development in less than a year while working 40-50 hours a week in a foreign country where I self studied the language after arriving. My first job was also entirely in that foreign language. It's hard to grow. It takes consistent, daily effort. But people can learn independently in this day and age. Excuses only go so far.
I absolutely love the way you articulate your thoughts, I may not agree with all that you say, but you make me think, even in my advanced years. You, young lady, gives me hope for the future of the country.
I am so incredibly thankful for your commentary following this reaction video! It is refreshing to see an intelligent young person such as yourself that, as George said, is capable of critical thinking! As an autodidact of 50+ years and an avid user of Edx (MIT, Harvard, Caltech), I concur with your statements here. Well done you! 🙂
@5:35 "...he was just articulating what was happening in his time." That is a good observation. I think it was on George Carlin's "Occupation: Foole" album where he described his job as a comedian, and I am paraphrasing here because it has been a while, but his job was to point out things that are funny/don't make sense, etc., and report back to you. Phoenix, AZ.
I agree with you about the school system. I am from switzerland and they are very proud of the educational opportunities here. But no learning methods are taught in schools. Remembering something for a test is not real learning. I myself only found access to knowledge after my school days through coaching seminars, which made brain research and psychology the basis for learning methods.
I find you refreshing. You are a well spoken, intelligent, articulate young woman, with fine analytic skills, and what seems to be a very open minded curiosity. You also have a wonderful smile. Thank you fr sharing your thoughts with us all.
From an old dude who grew up with Carlin, nice to see that he is still watched and respected. The guy was a mensch. And I think bill burr in a much more angry style has the same type of introspective comedy. Your personalty and smile are very engaging. Not sure why you don't have alot more subs.
i know i have commented on a few videos now but again, thank you for the time and effort you put in! have you ever thought about doing a live stream? or just longer form content? would love some longer form stuff from you to hear your thoughts and feelings on things
George was direct, well thought and so honest with his view. Your facial reactions shows you understand the man. I was lucky enough to journey through my youth and on having George's insight. You have a delightful channel
Good observations! Critical thinking is a precious commodity today. The ability to parse out what a person is saying is lost and now turns into group think. There are many people who are passionately sincere, but sincerely wrong. Both sides cannot be right. Seek the truth.
I enjoy your critical thinking. I knew a man who had a photographic memory, I said that must have been handy at school, he said "You'd think, but apparently knowing something and understanding something are two different things."
It took me till my early 20s to break away from just the memory and repetition since that's all I needed since HS. To truly understand the process of whatever you are studying and not just some vocabulary that fills in a sentence of definition.
I am so glad to hear you mention Khan Academy. I sometimes feel like nobody knows about that. I can't speak for all schools or teachers, but mine at least made a habit of asking me how I knew the answers I gave. I was encouraged to have reasoning when I came up with an answer.
Yeah when I joined the military as an enlisted and started interacting with officers, I learned that a higher education does not always equate to applicable smarts. And most geopolitical wars are always started by the educated, so much for learning history.
I always enjoy watching you. You're very intelligent and articulate. As a former teacher, I can honestly say that I never did it for the income...I did it for the outcome. Einstein never spoke a word until he was 4 or 5 years old. People thought he was slow. As they say, never judge a book by its' cover. Keep up the good work and always keep an open mind but not so open that your brains fall out!
I love the fact that you don't have a long intro, just straight into the reaction. I usually skip intros of reactor videos to the reaction immediately.
Carlin put to word the feelings of the nation and it still resonates well today. He's older and more cynical at this point, but still razor sharp. Also you have the most wonderful smile, I love seeing it in my feed when you post a new video.
I must first say how wonderful it is to hear someone actually articulate their thoughts and feelings in a thoughtful manner 🥰 Second, this was the closest I’ve heard your generation get to actually grasping the thought process of one the most intelligent human beings of my generation.
A good addition to this topic and video would be David Foster Wallace's "This is Water" commencement speech. He stresses the importance of critical thinking, understanding, and thinking for yourself, and conversely, the dangers of certainty and the standardization of education. Great channel by the way.
I always found it hard to classify Carlin as a comedian. He is funny alright but his topics aren't just about laughter, he deals with serious issues quite seriously with a sprinkle of humour here and there. The comedy is incidental in his presentations. He is not telling jokes, he is conscientising his audience.
I'm very happy to have discovered your corner of TH-cam. We share similar interests and I enjoy your feedback (and reactions) on your vids! Keep it up!
You are so right. I have always loved learning about the rest of the world. I enjoy talking to people and learning something new. I love meeting new people. Whether a person is from here or another country, everyone has something to offer. I learn so much by doing research and from talking to people who know things that I didn't know.
I know George Carlin's motivation, but it was this clip that really woke me up to start paying attention. A few years later, I've learned so much and nothing has changed...
Thank you actually proving links to these valuable resources. A lot of videos mention the problems without providing actual solutions. That is of course also important but your video provides so much more. I believe MIT has the philosophy that knowledge and edication has to be available for everyone. So most of their courses are free... I would highly recommend them as well.
Through our union, teachers, like most folks with power sometimes abuse it when the opportunity arises. Yes, we teachers in some cases, certainly not all, are at fault. Academia in general has given itself too much credit, and because promoting education is their business, they too abuse their power. As a member of the teacher's union, I see the benefits that we deserve and the abuse. Parents ultimately must take responsibility for their children's education both politically and personally.
When I was in sixth grade, in the 1960s, there was a teacher who taught me two of the, I feel, most important lessons in life. Figures don't lie but liars figure and not believe everything I read or see on TV. I was not the best academic student and maybe I'm naturally suspicious, but I think she was instrumental in my becoming an analytical critical thinker. I have the impression that in those days they spent more time teaching us how instead of what to think.
Watching your thoughtful reactions makes me want to do it as well, or even just do video responses to just your section. Probably won't, but it's nice to see someone making content that is fairly different from the norm. I haven't agreed with some of your takes, but it's always been thought-provoking at the very least.
I’ve just watched 4 of your videos in a row. I’m happily hooked and excited to be a subscriber. Finally a reaction forum that is intelligent. We’ll done. 💙
"He didn't care about making anybody laugh" - That's the difference between comedy and satire. "The primary objective of satire is not to entertain, but to enlighten!" - Kurt Tucholsky
Yeah!, There's a difference between having information, and practical application. I agree that basic life skills should be the focus of education. While a well rounded education is important, the basics gives the individual the means to acquire one on their own. . I'm dyslectic, didn't learn to read until I was in the seventh grade. Now you might ask how I made it all the way to the seventh grade. I listened in class, I didn't do my homework, and was past on with marginal grades. Then I lucked out. I was sent to a remedial reading class. The teacher was a women PE teacher. She recognized my problem. She told me that the written English language didn't make any sense. That's why it had all those rules, and exceptions to the rules. And that I was tying to place common sense onto something that didn't have any. I read my first paper back book that year, cover to cover. The Planet of the double suns. Still got a copy. I read more, and more, and graduated with a B average. I still had to study a lot harder, and longer then most, but I'm not stupid, just different
Thank you, you are brilliant. Listening to you is a great prize for all the effort I am doing learning English. I have still a lot to learn but what I know allow me to understand you very well. I love what you are doing.
I have learned that one of the main differences between the average student and students who have wealthy parents is the amount of assistance from tutors for homework and general education. It adds up in the end.
I loved the look you gave the viewers just when George mentioned education You said so much without any words Can't tell you how glad I am that I found your channel George was a philosopher not just a comedian Your comments are right on the money ❤️❤️❤️
I have only seen a few videos of your's thus far, and i have to say, that I like what you are doing. You are very good at making you points come across to us, who are watching your videos, in a very understandable and articulate manner. You seem to be a very intelligent young woman. And by that, i now subscribe. Keep the video's coming.
"The tables are tilted folks, the Game is rigged, And nobody seems to care, Nobody seems to notice" 💀That line brought me goosebumps 💀 I'm not even American!
In case you aren't already familiar... "The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve" by G. Edward Griffin "Inside American Education" by Thomas Sowell (or any of his books) Any song (original or cover) by Angelina Jordan
Born in 65. Education has gone from bad to worse. I've seen tons of courses and programs cut out of my schools. I've seen the grading scale lowered years after I left high school. I've read about GRE scores dropping over the, years. Kids are just pushed through. Really sad.
I like everything about this lady, especially the fact that she doesn't act as her own shill by telling her viewers to "like, subscribe and ring the notification bell" before her video even starts. In most other TH-cam videos one sees this, but I can't understand why anyone would "like" or "subscribe" to anything they haven't even watched yet. By the way, I have watched many of her videos and have always given her the "thumbs up" that she has never asked for.
I just stumbled across your channel via your Bill Burr video. Wonderful commentary and insights. I’ll definitely be subscribing and watching your other videos. Speaking of recommendations, have you read/seen any of Thomas Sowells stuff? He’s a fascinating chap.
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Can we just take a minute to appreciate the fact that she doesn't spend the first 5 minutes of the video talking about absolutely nothing relating to the reaction?!?! This woman deserves more subs!
Right there with you man! Such a refreshing thing to just start the reaction!
"Be sure to like, share, and subscribe..."
Thanks, but I think we all know how TH-cam works.
"And be sure to catch me on Patreon..."
No thanks. TH-cam videos are enough for me, but apparently TH-cam monetizations aren't enough for you.
Id subscribe many more times, if i could.
It's such a no-brainer, it's strange that so few youtubers don't take advantage of it. I subscribed to her channel the very instant she skipped the intro. And for her wit, obviously.
Y'all are right. She actually listens to the material too. Sharp young lady.
Best spoken and articulated, language Rich and Deeply thoughtful Lady that I’ve ever heard… And what a smile and deep set of eyes. Blessings
Much Respect young lady. Thanks for helping to keep George's spirits alive
Hey Joe, thanks for watching (:
@@NoProtocol i saw a video u said u had childhood in the 90.😳😳😳 Aren't u like max 20 years old?? What's ur age?? Cool video!!
@@peternewman9606 im guessing she was born from 1993-1999, which i figured cause of how many friends from so many places she has
You're pretty much right about everything. George wasn't telling jokes this time around, he's had heart trouble most of his life. He'd gone thru 3-4 heart attacks by this point and you can tell by comparing him in this video to others that he wasn't doing too good here. This was his last HBO special and in my opinion I think he knew he didn't have much time left so he kept the joking to a minimum and just went out and said everything he felt he needed to say. Within a few months of the special airing he was gone. RIP my friend, we miss you George.
Peace
I 100 percent agree with u on this. He left it all out there as one last gift of knowledge he could give . One last warning that of course will be unheard. His later comedy routines weren't comedy shows. To me they were warnings to wake people up. Best comedian ever In my opinion. Made u laugh and think at the same time. So scary how right he was on everything. Especially when he said living in this world you have a ticket to the freak show. And if u live in America you have a front row seat. Rip Carlin your missed more than u will ever know
I am a teacher, so I can tell you that what George says is completely accurate. And the major problem with education, not only in the US but in many places, is that the educational system, in general, is designed to kill creativity and imagination, which with a few exceptions, it really accomplishes. Real education is much simpler than everybody imagines, and at the very beginning, it consists only in letting children be children and discover the world around them by themselves, with teachers as facilitators. Education, in that sense, must teach children HOW to think, not WHAT to think. All that is taught in the twelve or so years that children spend in school could be taught in one year, when they're starting to decide what they want to pursuit as a profession, that's it! The rest is a waste of time and has the purpose of controlling and taming by killing critical thinking, nothing more.
Just don't forget that true critical thinking abilities start to develop around age 12. However, a 6 year old child can understand any good (complete) explanation, as long as it doesn't go into metaphors and topics that require the ability to differentiate between different categories - critical thinking.
I would say "jein" to that (yes and no). Schools are basicaly not designed to kill creativity and imagination. The first "function" of a school is to take custody of kids, so their parents can go to work. The second "function" of a school is selection (hand out certificates). Because of this, schools kill the joy about learning, and thus creativity and imagination. Also never forget, each kid is individual and you (the schools, the teacher) can not educate them individualy, its impossible. Some, long, time ago, there were more teachers and the classes were smaler and it worked to some degree, it was, and should be, more about how to think rather then what to think, but those times are long gone.
@@hanginggardens5383 What you just described is the opposite of what today are called "standards". What you describes is precisely the way (or one of the ways) in which languages should be taught... experiencial learning. There is nothing more insipid that the "standards" that have been introduced as a goal in today's education system.
@@NowhyI strongly disagree with the notion that critical thinking starts at 12, it starts much sooner around 4-5 years of age, it depends on the parents and how stimulating the environment is.
And I don't need any studies or statistics to prove it, I remember from my own experiences and memories from when I was of that age.
Children in many ways are more profound and are capable of asking existential questions than most adults; if most adults do that then the entire world world would transform.
@@nexuscross3233 we have a misunderstanding.. I mean essential critical thinking, not thinking about mechanical/logical stuff. A 6 year old child can understand a complex motor, when the explanation is good and/or the communication from a teacher or source is competent, but when it comes to metaphors and the metaphysical/symbolic, a certain change relating to puperty has to take place - before that, a child cannot essentially choose who it want to be for instance (no true personality). Most people nowadays are just like 12 year olds intellectually/emotionaly speaking, lacking personality and their own ethics that they choose (wanting to go back to childhood, without responsibility or guilt, depending on mom and dad, or if they believe in it as good, the state) - this choosing cannot be taught or the person wouldn't made free through their decisions...
Sadly, many people are way to sensible for their own good - but hey, there is also humor in that (which again is developed very basic for most).
You are clever, young lady!... You are one of the very few people, commenting George Carlin routines, who really appreciate and understand the deep truth in each one of his ahead-of-the-times monologues. It was a pleasure to listen, one more time to Carlin. It was a pleasure to see your reactions. It was a plesure to listen to your final thoughts!
You're reactions are refreshing. Analyzing from an intellectual standpoint, rather than just surface excitement. Subbed
George Carlin will always stay rent free in my heart. Comedy is one of the last true arts where truth is told.
Just binged watched your channel in the last few days and I must say that you are to me, the best kind of brilliant. Not only I love how you analyze and dissect information but you also use a tremendous way of communicating your thoughts in a concise, accurate, and eloquent manner. You're inspiring and I wanted you to know it.
This is very kind Eric. And although I’m not sure if I deserve such praise, I’m glad you like the channel! Thanks for taking the time (:
@@NoProtocol I basically just did the same exact thing. You deserve the praise & more subs
An intelligent and articulate person on youtube....how refreshing....keep it going ...thanks!
Same here. I don't even know how I bumped into your channel, but I was immediately hooked. I spent the next few hours watching one after the other until I could just not keep my eyes open anymore. My brain wanted more but the body was not willing to cooperate. So here I am with coffee and No Protocol for breakfast. Yum. By the way, I love your literary suggestions, they are the cherries on top of it all and have gotten me back to reading more like I used to. I have definitely learned to curtail the amount of time I spend on the internet. You are a gem. Keep up the good work. Many thanks.
@@albinoslug678 This is so awesome to read! Mostly glad that you like the literary recommendations (: thanks for watching
"No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time; it is just that others are behind the times." - Martha Graham
I can't even count how many times I've heard "ahead of their time". This is an amazing quote (I've never heard before). I will be adding it to the toolbox. Thank you for sharing.
You are such a bright star on youtube, articulate and well mannered and you even show respect to the videos you react to by not pausing and commenting during it! And of course, no long intros!
Loving this content and as always loving Carlin, keep it up!
I am SO glad I found you. You’re the smartest and most insightful person I’ve discovered on TH-cam. Keep up the great work. You’re the best!
Best George Carlin reactions I've seen so far. Very intelligent and insightful.
One thing i have learned from watching Your videos is that the world can never. get enough of bright young people like You. Keep the videos coming. The world needs to hear your voice. Greetings from Norway...who basically is "daisy chained" to the Us.
A quote attributed to Mark Twain is rather appropriate here: "I never let my schooling interfere with my education."
"Head start, Left behind, someone's losing ground here" never fails to have me wheezing laughing
Could you please tell me what that means? "Head start, left behind...". I don't understand.
@@indianpennywort3026 simply put by head start he means an advantage maybe money or whatever to help them with their education by left behind it refers to the students that get very low grades and fail the solution to the low grades is to make it easier to pass the tests get easier the material gets more dumbed down some students still fails so the passing grade is again lowered....I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that
@@MeelogMalterion Oh, I got it. Thanks a lot.👍👍
@@indianpennywort3026 Head start is another term for preschool. Left behind is in reference to a GW Bush policy called No Child Left Behind. The irony of the statement is children are put into preschool for a head start on education only to be held back by lowering the standards of the curriculum so the dumb kids can pass. Why would any child need a head start if you're going to teach to the level of the dumbest kids? The reality is the government just wants to control you from cradle to grave.
@@indianpennywort3026 there were 2 education bills/programs called "head start" which allowed for funds to be allocated for paying for preschool/kindergarten and later "no child left behind" was a program that allocated funds for programs to help children struggling in school this gave insensitive for the schools to produce better results quickly which in a lot of areas made them be more lax with standardized tests etc.
Thank you for respecting our time with the fastest intro I've ever seen on YT. We need more reactors who react to important and interesting true content.
Love your observation on education versus intelligence. I wasn't surprised when I saw a chart showing how over the last three decades the amount of money going to schools has gone up in proportion to how much grades/test scores have gone down. I watched my son and grand kids going through school and none of them were challenged in school. For two of them it was to easy and they got bored and stopped trying, then barely passed. I feel for the students in school now, low discipline, lower standards and the three basics are for the most part skipped over.
The most money on amarican schools goes into sports like football. Thats what the most parents want.
I just discovered your channel tonight, articulate, intelligent , well read, educated definitely impressed.
You have a unique and satisfying way of reviewing this performances. I appreciate your honest approach and personal insight into the review. You don't just sound intelligent, you are! I´ve subscribed.
I have just recently come across your channel and after watching a number of videos I am very impressed by your summary of the people that you review. It’s a breath of fresh air to see and hear a young woman who is very articulate, knowledgeable and grounded in these crazy times. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos and hearing what you have to say. Great work 🙏
Having a mother with the time to make a kid read and to instill discipline and empathy is the golden path to education. Parents who take responsability for the education of their kids may live in less luxery than their neighbors as the live off of one income, but they've made their children's enheritance richer than they could have off two incomes.
Personally this was my problem back in school. I didn't learn the same as everybody else and thus I failed. I couldn't understand things we're learning as easily and as far as the state was concerned I was an idiot. And to be fair I am likely an idiot in some regards. But I learned what I wanted to learn and I can possibly use that information. The school system in my opinion is very broken. And it's not just on the learning, it's also on the interactive end as well.
Schools don’t exist to raise smart and critical thinking people. Schools are designed to construct “good” citizens that are obedient to authority figures and big government.
You “failed” because you weren’t following along to authority the way they wanted you to. If you can’t follow like the others, it’s more difficult to indoctrinate you to the same extent.
The public school system wasn't designed for males. Males require a different style of education than females. I was a poor student even though I was extremely creative. When I changed how I learned, regardless of what the teachers told me, I improved. I stopped participating in discussions and doing homework. I learned proper note taking, did ALL my work in class, and practically napped or read novels for the rest of the class time. I stopped listening to the teachers speeches because most of it was either useless or was already in my notes. My scores went from D's and F's to mostly A's. I graduated with a 3.88 gpa.
This method helped me graduate as salutarian in my Corrections Officer class for the Regional Jail system where I also earned college credits.
Males require simplicity, practicality, efficiency, discipline, and clear goals. Public schools don't provide this.
Carlin developed his voice in the post-Vietnam hippie era, where skepticism towards the deeds of the government was becoming a standard for many critical-thinking Americans. As he aged and the Internet was becoming more popular, pop culture exploded and became far more corporate.
I explain this to make the point that much of the comedic aspect of George's later material is that basic critical thinking abilities had declined to the extent where people just regurgitate talking points and consume vain, pointless culture, just accepting everything at face value. The comedy is that he talks about things that should be common sense, but people began to prefer having their perspectives already articulated for them.
He's not angry at people, he's disappointed that everything is taken at face value when it should be questioned. However, the skeptical voice tends to be silenced/obsfugated.
Great erudite commentary. I forgot how George Carlin was so unique in his social and wide-scale perspectives. From an Australian view, it is heartening to know that there are real Americans with soundly developed, academically formed views, who wisely, yet simple, say how it is.
7:04 yea imo rich people and politicians are by and large just as clueless as the rest of us, only real difference being that they saw a chance to play the system and took it. best education is being given motivation to learn. concrete vision of a better life is imo what drove early 20th century american immigrants to educate themselves and that's probably what's happening in India and China right now. but if you're born into that better life already then what? school's primary goal should be to provide that motivation to learn everything else is secondary.
From all the reactions I've seen, yours is exceptional. The no intro got my attention, the continued play of the reaction piece held me in place. You are the only one who got me interested in hearing your thoughts and opinions of said piece. That felt refreshing. So thanks. You also have a really warm smile.
What's crazy is that we are still using the same teaching methods we were using in the 1950s. Rote learning is a perfect description. Forcing these kids to memorize and regurgitate (mostly) useless facts that they will quickly forget. The difference is that this method was not nearly as harmful back then. A boy could finish high school and immediately secure a job in a factory that would afford him the ability to not only support himself, but a stay at home wife and several children. That America does not exist anymore. It hasn't for decades. All those jobs were shipped overseas and replaced by trash like WalMart, fast food, etc, jobs", wage slavery.
What we should be teaching in schools are things like money management (an obscene number of Americans are financially illiterate and have no financial self control) and critical thinking skills- logic, reason, how to construct a syllogism, or a sound, valid argument, how to spot fallacies, how to evaluate truth claims and what constitutes a reasonable standard of evidence.The Socratic teaching method should be introduced in all high schools. I didn't truly learn critical thought until I hit college. Which is sad and ridiculous.
And, so many aren't learning much of this even in university and college, because there has been a campaign to denigrate the humanities like history and philosophy, and instead focus on teaching a narrow scope of job specific skills.
I've have the pleasure now of seeing a few of your reactions and it's refreshing to see actual intelligence on TH-cam. I can't express how truly rare that is, after a decade plus of surfing TH-cam content I can promise much to my dismay it's incredibly rare. Subscribed and looking forward to diving into your catalog of videos, take care.
So glad I found your channel. You give very a insightful and thoughtful commentary each time, rather than just playing the video and saying job done.
Keep doing what you're doing!
You got girl! Just keep on observing what's really going on. You have a sharp mind and calm spirit.
Crazy how he nailed the points in the 90’s and nothings changes! All of his speeches (comedy specials)
Some of his bits on religion will make you really think about what you believe in. He was raised Catholic until he reached what he calls ”the age of reason” so he primarily has their perspective. I have been raised in church my whole life but he can really make you question what you truly believe.
You have an articulate brilliance to you that connects to me… and I only came here to watch another response to George Carlin. Definitely a subscriber now. You have an inspirational quality that connects to people. Glad I stopped by and will refer to my friends.
THIS PERSON...is now officially my favorite Reaction channel host!!
DAMN you have BRAINS!!!
Thank you for using what you've been given.
Thank you for being...BETTER!
I am speaking as an American, he is confirming everything I have discovered over the years. This motivates me to continue to help my fellow countrymen. To stand up for what is right.
“We are pacifying critical thinking out of education” facts queen
The classes I enjoyed the most in high school were the ones that kept us engaged. Teachers you could tell who actually cares, encouraged debate and opinions. Unfortunately, most of the classes were just memorizing. No real thought requires, if you can read and write and memorize, you can pass just fine, and even as a teen I was starting to see the cracks in this society and school was what bothered me the most back then. I actually like learning, and most of the classes were just so damn boring. I wondered why adults thought that these "slacker" kids and failing students would take an interest when I could barely do so. I could tell right away these kids weren't stupid, but a lot of the teachers treated them that way. From what I hear, not much has changed. (I was in high school during mid 2000s)
You are such a great addition to TH-cam and reactions/opinions. You are a breath of fresh air to listen to. Very well spoken, and obviously well educated with a heartfelt smile added in! LOL! Keep it up.
8:00 I taught myself web development in less than a year while working 40-50 hours a week in a foreign country where I self studied the language after arriving. My first job was also entirely in that foreign language. It's hard to grow. It takes consistent, daily effort. But people can learn independently in this day and age. Excuses only go so far.
Hey, that's awesome! Can you lay out how you taught yourself, what courses you took, etc?
You're a gem in the way you do this. Intelligent efficient and entertaining. Chef's kiss. Thank you for another amazing reaction
Oh boy, I read germ... 🤦♂️
Lady,you are Smart!thank you for your reaction.Keep the faith.
I absolutely love the way you articulate your thoughts, I may not agree with all that you say, but you make me think, even in my advanced years. You, young lady, gives me hope for the future of the country.
I love your intro, no bs, getting to it... also the fact you respond to things while using actual thought, a youtuber with an actual brain
The smile of recognition says it all. I'd love to meet a person like you irl. Much love, keep doing what do Queen.
Just found your channel today... loving the content! Watched 3 videos already ❤️❤️❤️
I am so incredibly thankful for your commentary following this reaction video! It is refreshing to see an intelligent young person such as yourself that, as George said, is capable of critical thinking! As an autodidact of 50+ years and an avid user of Edx (MIT, Harvard, Caltech), I concur with your statements here. Well done you! 🙂
Absolutely love your channel. Please don't stop doing what you're doing.
@5:35 "...he was just articulating what was happening in his time."
That is a good observation. I think it was on George Carlin's "Occupation: Foole" album where he described his job as a comedian, and I am paraphrasing here because it has been a while, but his job was to point out things that are funny/don't make sense, etc., and report back to you.
Phoenix, AZ.
The lack of intro is a genius move. Loving the content!
I agree with you about the school system. I am from switzerland and they are very proud of the educational opportunities here. But no learning methods are taught in schools. Remembering something for a test is not real learning. I myself only found access to knowledge after my school days through coaching seminars, which made brain research and psychology the basis for learning methods.
I find you refreshing. You are a well spoken, intelligent, articulate young woman, with fine analytic skills, and what seems to be a very open minded curiosity. You also have a wonderful smile. Thank you fr sharing your thoughts with us all.
From an old dude who grew up with Carlin, nice to see that he is still watched and respected. The guy was a mensch. And I think bill burr in a much more angry style has the same type of introspective comedy.
Your personalty and smile are very engaging. Not sure why you don't have alot more subs.
My new favourite TH-camr! Articulate & thoughtful ….. so refreshing
Subscribed
One smart lady here!! Hope you all were listening. We need 1000's more like this young lady. I'm old lol but she gives me hope more will be as she is.
i know i have commented on a few videos now but again, thank you for the time and effort you put in! have you ever thought about doing a live stream? or just longer form content? would love some longer form stuff from you to hear your thoughts and feelings on things
George was direct, well thought and so honest with his view. Your facial reactions shows you understand the man. I was lucky enough to journey through my youth and on having George's insight.
You have a delightful channel
Good observations! Critical thinking is a precious commodity today. The ability to parse out what a person is saying is lost and now turns into group think. There are many people who are passionately sincere, but sincerely wrong. Both sides cannot be right. Seek the truth.
I enjoy your critical thinking. I knew a man who had a photographic memory, I said that must have been handy at school, he said
"You'd think, but apparently knowing something and understanding something are two different things."
Great job learning from the elders. George was a great thinker.
It took me till my early 20s to break away from just the memory and repetition since that's all I needed since HS. To truly understand the process of whatever you are studying and not just some vocabulary that fills in a sentence of definition.
I am so glad to hear you mention Khan Academy. I sometimes feel like nobody knows about that.
I can't speak for all schools or teachers, but mine at least made a habit of asking me how I knew the answers I gave. I was encouraged to have reasoning when I came up with an answer.
Yeah when I joined the military as an enlisted and started interacting with officers, I learned that a higher education does not always equate to applicable smarts. And most geopolitical wars are always started by the educated, so much for learning history.
100% truth!
Nice reaction as always, Thank you for the optimism and the hope you show^^
I always enjoy watching you. You're very intelligent and articulate. As a former teacher, I can honestly say that I never did it for the income...I did it for the outcome. Einstein never spoke a word until he was 4 or 5 years old. People thought he was slow. As they say, never judge a book by its' cover. Keep up the good work and always keep an open mind but not so open that your brains fall out!
I love the fact that you don't have a long intro, just straight into the reaction. I usually skip intros of reactor videos to the reaction immediately.
Carlin put to word the feelings of the nation and it still resonates well today. He's older and more cynical at this point, but still razor sharp.
Also you have the most wonderful smile, I love seeing it in my feed when you post a new video.
I must first say how wonderful it is to hear someone actually articulate their thoughts and feelings in a thoughtful manner 🥰
Second, this was the closest I’ve heard your generation get to actually grasping the thought process of one the most intelligent human beings of my generation.
A good addition to this topic and video would be David Foster Wallace's "This is Water" commencement speech. He stresses the importance of critical thinking, understanding, and thinking for yourself, and conversely, the dangers of certainty and the standardization of education. Great channel by the way.
I always found it hard to classify Carlin as a comedian. He is funny alright but his topics aren't just about laughter, he deals with serious issues quite seriously with a sprinkle of humour here and there. The comedy is incidental in his presentations. He is not telling jokes, he is conscientising his audience.
An incredibly intelligent young woman!
Quick to the point, insightful, and attractive. Love the content!!!
"...nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care..."
That brought a tear to my eye 😥
I'm very happy to have discovered your corner of TH-cam. We share similar interests and I enjoy your feedback (and reactions) on your vids! Keep it up!
Thanks Joe! Glad you’re liking the videos
You are so right. I have always loved learning about the rest of the world. I enjoy talking to people and learning something new. I love meeting new people. Whether a person is from here or another country, everyone has something to offer. I learn so much by doing research and from talking to people who know things that I didn't know.
I know George Carlin's motivation, but it was this clip that really woke me up to start paying attention. A few years later, I've learned so much and nothing has changed...
Thank you actually proving links to these valuable resources. A lot of videos mention the problems without providing actual solutions. That is of course also important but your video provides so much more. I believe MIT has the philosophy that knowledge and edication has to be available for everyone. So most of their courses are free... I would highly recommend them as well.
Through our union, teachers, like most folks with power sometimes abuse it when the opportunity arises. Yes, we teachers in some cases, certainly not all, are at fault. Academia in general has given itself too much credit, and because promoting education is their business, they too abuse their power. As a member of the teacher's union, I see the benefits that we deserve and the abuse. Parents ultimately must take responsibility for their children's education both politically and personally.
When I was in sixth grade, in the 1960s, there was a teacher who taught me two of the, I feel, most important lessons in life. Figures don't lie but liars figure and not believe everything I read or see on TV. I was not the best academic student and maybe I'm naturally suspicious, but I think she was instrumental in my becoming an analytical critical thinker. I have the impression that in those days they spent more time teaching us how instead of what to think.
I learned from the pandemic that schools are most valued as baby sitters not as educational centers.
Watching your thoughtful reactions makes me want to do it as well, or even just do video responses to just your section. Probably won't, but it's nice to see someone making content that is fairly different from the norm. I haven't agreed with some of your takes, but it's always been thought-provoking at the very least.
I’ve just watched 4 of your videos in a row. I’m happily hooked and excited to be a subscriber. Finally a reaction forum that is intelligent. We’ll done. 💙
I love that you add insightful commentary onto your observations. Nice job with these videos.
"He didn't care about making anybody laugh" - That's the difference between comedy and satire. "The primary objective of satire is not to entertain, but to enlighten!" - Kurt Tucholsky
Yeah!, There's a difference between having information, and practical application. I agree that basic life skills should be the focus of education. While a well rounded education is important, the basics gives the individual the means to acquire one on their own. . I'm dyslectic, didn't learn to read until I was in the seventh grade. Now you might ask how I made it all the way to the seventh grade. I listened in class, I didn't do my homework, and was past on with marginal grades. Then I lucked out. I was sent to a remedial reading class. The teacher was a women PE teacher. She recognized my problem. She told me that the written English language didn't make any sense. That's why it had all those rules, and exceptions to the rules. And that I was tying to place common sense onto something that didn't have any. I read my first paper back book that year, cover to cover. The Planet of the double suns. Still got a copy. I read more, and more, and graduated with a B average. I still had to study a lot harder, and longer then most, but I'm not stupid, just different
Thank you, you are brilliant. Listening to you is a great prize for all the effort I am doing learning English. I have still a lot to learn but what I know allow me to understand you very well. I love what you are doing.
I have learned that one of the main differences between the average student and students who have wealthy parents is the amount of assistance from tutors for homework and general education. It adds up in the end.
I loved the look you gave the viewers just when George mentioned education
You said so much without any words
Can't tell you how glad I am that I found your channel
George was a philosopher not just a comedian
Your comments are right on the money ❤️❤️❤️
I have only seen a few videos of your's thus far, and i have to say, that I like what you are doing.
You are very good at making you points come across to us, who are watching your videos, in a very understandable and articulate manner.
You seem to be a very intelligent young woman.
And by that, i now subscribe. Keep the video's coming.
New sub. I am absolutely enjoying your content and channel! Ive been bing-watching everything.
"The tables are tilted folks, the Game is rigged, And nobody seems to care, Nobody seems to notice"
💀That line brought me goosebumps 💀
I'm not even American!
Easiest sub in a long time for me. Checking out more of your videos shortly!
The "Painting" in the background. When I look at these videos , I always spent some solid minute to admire it. Uno word - dope!
In case you aren't already familiar...
"The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve" by G. Edward Griffin
"Inside American Education" by Thomas Sowell (or any of his books)
Any song (original or cover) by Angelina Jordan
Born in 65. Education has gone from bad to worse. I've seen tons of courses and programs cut out of my schools. I've seen the grading scale lowered years after I left high school. I've read about GRE scores dropping over the, years. Kids are just pushed through. Really sad.
New subscriber here i just found your channel and i am glad i did . Your commentary is outstanding.
I like everything about this lady, especially the fact that she doesn't act as her own shill by telling her viewers to "like, subscribe and ring the notification bell" before her video even starts. In most other TH-cam videos one sees this, but I can't understand why anyone would "like" or "subscribe" to anything they haven't even watched yet. By the way, I have watched many of her videos and have always given her the "thumbs up" that she has never asked for.
Don't let schooling interfere with your Education. Mark Twain
I just stumbled across your channel via your Bill Burr video. Wonderful commentary and insights. I’ll definitely be subscribing and watching your other videos.
Speaking of recommendations, have you read/seen any of Thomas Sowells stuff? He’s a fascinating chap.
thank you💋