Skolans ”vara eller inte vara” •• School - ”to be or not to be”

Prior to the start of the Industrial Revolution, an agrarian economy, a dedication to the pious structure provided by religion, and a strong sense of community/sharing centered on large groups of families dominated the cultural landscape.

However, the Industrial Revolution brought about one very negative and unforeseen characteristic, along with the many beneficial ones: the primacy of self. One subconscious message of the Industrial Revolution was this: "My gains and my profits are ultimately the most important thing because my gains, coupled with those of others, will be the engine that drives progress."

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