Willful Ignorance

The video discusses how Buddhist ideas, particularly those about consciousness and the mind, have been historically ignored by Western educational systems. It highlights the dominance of Western academia in shaping global education, leading to a lack of awareness about non-Western traditions. Recently, there has been a growing interest in comparing Buddhist teachings with modern neuroscience. However, many traditions remain suppressed or ignored in educational contexts.

What has been the traditional approach of Western education towards Buddhist ideas?

• They have been widely integrated.

• They have been the foundation of Western education.

• They have been routinely ignored.

• They have been partially accepted.

What is a significant consequence of the Western educational model on global education systems?

• Limited knowledge of non-Western traditions.

• Complete disregard for Western philosophies.

• Increased focus on Eastern philosophies.

• Balanced exposure to all philosophical traditions.

What is often missing from the education of those who go through the Western system?

• Awareness of Western historical events.

• Knowledge of Western political thought.

• Understanding of non-Western moral philosophy.

• Exposure to modern scientific discoveries.

What recent development has occurred in the study of Buddhist teachings?

• They have been completely dismissed by scientists.

• They are being replaced by Western ideas.

• They are being compared with modern scientific discoveries.

• They are being ignored by neuroscientists.

What has historically happened to certain traditions in the context of education?

• They have been suppressed and ignored.

• They have been universally accepted.

• They have been highlighted and emphasized.

• They have been the main focus of study.