“Education makes machines which act like men and produces men who act like machines”
— Erich Fromm
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Learning shapes people to work like robots and makes them lose their human touch. Imagine a factory where workers follow set routines, doing the same thing every day without thinking. They become like machines, just completing tasks without creativity or joy. This can happen in education too if it focuses only on memorizing facts and passing tests. Students might succeed academically but feel unfulfilled and uninspired. To avoid this, education should encourage critical thinking, creativity, and emotional development. This way, people can grow intellectually while also staying connected to their humanity, making thoughtful and innovative contributions to the world.
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