Key Benefits:
- Dr. Burke suggests that there are many vested interests in manipulating what knowledge, skills, and attitudes future generations acquire and that they are not all driven by altruism and inclusivity. Nationalism, religion, culture, predatory capitalism, nepotism, digital authoritarianism, corporatism, militarism, and racism all create a poisonous pedagogy. This book offers some convincing and familiar examples of just how this happens. These societal enemies stem from human stories and myths, spreading through explicit myth/knowledge transfer and implicit societal behaviors. Furthermore, the ability to communicate these myths has grown exponentially with the world-wide-web and antisocial media platforms.
The Hidden Threat: Myths Shaping Society
Epomis Syndrome uncovers how myths shape our world and influence education. This book reveals how false ideas pass down and turn into “truths” that control our thinking. By reading this, you’ll start to question the beliefs society has taught you.
Human Stories Turned Myths
Discover how historical stories have been twisted into myths that divide us. Epomis Syndrome dives into powerful examples, showing how these myths have infiltrated our schools and communities. Learn how to identify these harmful narratives and break free.
Education’s Role in Spreading Myths
Epomis Syndrome explores how education systems pass myths. This book reveals how schools spread false ideas and promotes genuine learning.