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[kiralamouse]

Slacktivist has a great post on the true nature of literacy and being educated. It's not merely being able to read, but also being able to discern. I have to say, though, when I got to the end, all I could think was, "Man, that evil Dickens book I had to read for class was good for something. I actually know who Gradgrind is. Does that mean I have to read more of the stuff I've assiduously avoided?"