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PJMcK

(22,037 posts) Tue Aug 16, 2022, 07:57 AM Aug 2022

What's the difference between ignorance and apathy?

I don't know and I don't care.

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What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? (Original Post) PJMcK Aug 2022 OP

Unfortunately, as a teacher, I encounter that combination on a daily basis with no_hypocrisy Aug 2022 #1

Like many good jokes, this one is loaded with truth PJMcK Aug 2022 #2

no_hypocrisy

(46,114 posts)

1. Unfortunately, as a teacher, I encounter that combination on a daily basis with

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Tue Aug 16, 2022, 08:17 AM

Aug 2022

my students from Grade 6 on up. They like being ignorant and apathetic, save for whatever is on their phones at the moment.

PJMcK

(22,037 posts)

2. Like many good jokes, this one is loaded with truth

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 16, 2022, 08:21 AM

Aug 2022

The sentiment is what we see everyday in our country. There are far too many people living with negative energy driving their lives.

I meant the OP in a light-hearted manner but its under current is serious.

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