#3 Empathy and Acceptance

The Age of Enlightenment was a period of time that called rather rational thinking rather than superstition, and it called for the liberation of ignorance. The two Youtube videos are calling for a 21st century enlightenment as well as a reform in public education. Both of which are necessary in today's society. Each one presents their own unique ideas, and I would be thrilled to see them implemented. 

The 21st century enlightenment is calling for human empathy and acceptance. In this way we are able to observe how other people see the world, and get an insight into other human perspectives. If we as a society do not allow ourselves to become "universal" then we are doomed to repeat ourselves in the lack of progress. Empathy is the key element in the 21st century enlightenment.

In "Changing Education Paradigms" we see how the public school system has become too focused on standardized testing. The school system that is used today was implemented in the Age of Enlightenment, so therefore is out-of-date and ineffective in today's society with the available technologies. Children shouldn't be put through the school system according to their age, but rather by their interests and strengths.