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-- the Labyrinth Winter 1996 --

Gandhi's "Seven Blunders of the World" That Lead to Violence . . . Plus 5

Steven W. Gilbert, Director, Technology Projects - AAHE

Mohandas Gandhi's list of Seven Blunders of the World that lead to violence was described in the Christian Science Monitor February 1, 1995 (p.14). In his final years, ...the elder Gandhi kept his grandson close at hand and set aside an hour every day to be alone with the boy. I like the image of a gifted world leader devoting so much time to a young person, affirming the fundamental human urge to connect to future generations to teach and, perhaps, to learn.

On their final day together, not too long before his assassination, Gandhi gave this important list to his grandson Arun Gandhi. Here is Gandhi's list, including an 8th 'blunder' added by Arun Gandhi, plus 4 of my own that focus on teaching, learning, and technology.

Blunders of the World
Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Knowledge without character
Commerce without morality
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice
Politics without principle
Rights without responsibilities [Arun Gandhi]
Technology without direction
Connection without community
Teaching without joy
Learning without hope

Our Challenge

To use information technology to improve education and shape a future that avoids these blunders.
The Labyrinth-Forum: Winter 1996
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