bitMasque

joined 1 year ago
[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Asstronomical

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

It's alright, I totally understand. There's no shortage of those around, unfortunately.

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I'm not screaming about the young people; I was "the young people" not that long ago. Not everyone who criticizes education is an out of touch boomer resisting every societal change.

Actually, analogue clocks have been obsoleted in almost every way by digital clocks for at least half a century, as digital wristwatches first hit the market in the 1970s. And yet, analogue clocks are still found everywhere. Classes, stores, train stations, homes, offices, not to mention the majority of wristwatches, still mostly use analogue clocks. In fact, excluding screens, I wouldn't be surprised if most people came across more analogue clocks than digital clocks on a daily basis. They're technologically obsolete, but haven't fallen out of use.

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Tell me about it. I feel dumber by the day!

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (9 children)

No, screw that whataboutism. When I went to school, I learned so much information that is virtually useless to most people, and not nearly enough skills and knowledge that would actually be helpful in daily life. I would like to see the situation improve for future generations.

Analogue clocks are everywhere and being able to read them is still important. Besides, if schools aren't even capable of teaching something so simple to students, I think that calls into question their ability to teach far more complex things.

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago (12 children)

So, schools aren't even capable of teaching students how to read clocks anymore?

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That bad? Huh, wonder how it got picked up for a movie. Are the events behind the scenes interesting enough to look into?

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hahahaha! Well it's not my cup of tea either, but I guess it must have resonated with a lot of boomers back in its day.

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago

Plot twist: They are one and the same.

[–] bitMasque@lemmy.world 15 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Honestly, I always thought it was overrated. Some catchy music, sure, but I don't think it really holds up otherwise. Maybe the play was better?