"当教育不是解放时,被压迫者的梦想是成为压迫者"
— Paulo Freire
Simplified Meaning:
When learning doesn't help people become truly free or think for themselves, they might start wanting to have power over others instead of being free. Imagine a child who is always told to follow orders without question. When this child grows up, they may either want to break free or, sadly, turn into someone who just gives orders and controls others. Think about a history class that only teaches students to memorize dates and events but doesn't encourage them to understand the struggles and lessons behind those events. These students might grow up only seeing power but never understanding the importance of equality and justice. They might dream of being in charge one day, rather than dreaming of a fairer world for everyone. To apply this idea in life, encourage education that helps people think critically and empathize with others. This way, the desire to dominate others can be transformed into a desire to improve society for all.