I stumbled upon some videos on YouTube where they ask young college students and other young people simple questions. The people (many) that they show on camera can’t answer the questions. Here’s a sample of the questions they couldn’t answer:
- How many states are in the United States?
- What continent is the United States on?
- How much is 3x3x3?
- Show them an analog clock and ask them what time it is.
- Who fought in the Civil War?
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There used to be a “Man on the Street” show asking similar questions.
The lack of correct answers was appalling-—especially among younger kids that said they ‘were in college’.
I knew a guy who was a crew chief for a major drag racing team in the 80’s.
HE was at a birthday party & they were playing Trivial Pursuit-—in groups because so many people were there. HE drew the low ball & had to be the 6th space to get to answer questions.
HE RAN THE ENTIRE BOARD.
NO ONE ELSE EVEN GOT A DICE ROLL.
HE was quiet-—but he was wicked smart.
It is not all that uncommon to come across young people that don’t think WW2 was real. They tend to think it is only some sort of allegory or metaphor. Many of those can’t be convinced it was actually real.