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“Because free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having. A world of automata—of creatures that worked like machines—would hardly be worth creating.”
― Mere Christianity
― Mere Christianity
“Poor planning on your part does not necessitate an emergency on mine.”
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“Most men fear getting laughed at or humiliated by a romantic prospect while most women fear rape and death.”
― The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
― The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
“Despite the pointless trivia that often passes through it, the social web can be appreciated as a web of learning.”
― Teaching Crowds: Learning and Social Media
― Teaching Crowds: Learning and Social Media
“When social software becomes a component of formal education, students and teachers interact with one another in more meaningful ways, creating a variety of positive results. Ted Panitz (1997) details over 67 benefits from engaging in collective learning, arguing that collaborating reduces anxiety, builds self-esteem, enhances student satisfaction, and fosters positive relationships between students and faculty.”
― Teaching Crowds: Learning and Social Media
― Teaching Crowds: Learning and Social Media
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