Author Bio (Short Story) - 2/18/2016 6:30:14 AM
Ron, thanks for bringing up the “fine print” issue. It’s crazy how many if not most written content on warning & caution labels (info telling you this product can cause you to grow a third ear or cause death) are the size of bacteria.
You said something interesting Ron, “I taught many ‘fearful’ students”. Fear of learning; isn’t that crazy? But it’s the reality we live in. Many people settled into a fixed worldview & refuse to consider any other viewpoint that may potentially cause them to re-adjust the angle from where they view the world. They got it all figured out; there’s nothing more to learn; little else to pursue; they’ve reached their limit of growth.
Another thing people do to damage their conscious is that they allow certain subjects to gain reputations for being too complex, boring, or irrelevant to their personal lives – causing them to have little to no interest in pursuing knowledge in that particular subject. Life is not complex; people (we) make life complex.
The Ancients (B.C. civilizations) appeared to possess an understanding of science & technology that surpass the understanding of many scientists of today … & none of the Ancients had college degrees. It seems the more “educated” we become, the dumber we get.
Reality is far more fantastic than fantasy
Author Bio (Short Story) - 2/17/2016 5:54:59 AM
Thank you for your revelation in this article in the stories section. Yes, a picture is worth 1000 words. Especially those dense words in the fine print of many financial documents.
Like you, I realized while still a student that diagram illustrations could be used to convey sometimes complex and esoteric concepts. During my years as a professor of management and statistical techniques, I taught many fearful students by the use of diagrams and illustrations. Robert Reich, former secretary of Health and Human Services, is a master at providing illustrations related to the economy and individuals. Some people are now backing him for becoming the next Treasury Secretary and I think he would do a very fine job in that position.
Good luck with your books.
Ron
