The Social Impact of Free Education
The Hidden Knowledge In the heart of the ancient African kingdom of Zambezi, nestled amidst lush rainforests and towering mountains, lived a people known for their wisdom and reverence for their ancestors. Their knowledge, passed down through generations, was the cornerstone of their harmonious society. "If you fail to educate the next generation, you will deal with an ignorant population that will destroy everything built by their educated predecessors and counterparts." - Provoe The way of a people was carefully recorded and handed down, from generation to generation, through carefully structured lessons, communicated by parents and elders of each community. The previous civilizations knew the value of an educated citizenry, making education free. While the wisdom of the tribe was freely shared with all, the elites, fearing the power of knowledge, sought to control it. They believed limiting access to education could maintain their dominance over the masses. This wisdom ...