Intellectual
dishonesty by Mr. Andrews Obeng Amankwah forwarded by Amankwah Richmond
Yaw why is
it that people who are educated, more especially in Africa do not acknowledge
what they are been taught?
When such
people occupy position, they begin to mismanage and involve in other vices?
Well I think that will be intellectual dishonesty.
Intellectual
dishonesty is where one does not appreciate what he or she is taught in cause
of pursuing academia. Hence they are found involve in the same things the academic
system speaks against.
But Yaw,
almost all the people who occupy these positions have lived in Europe. Most of
them are even educated here. Why then can’t they put the mechanisms that are
helping the Europeans in place?
Well Dad,
let me give this scenario; A guy completes university three years ago, he does
not have a job, no security, no better
living, friends who did not chose formal education are making it. What do you
think will happen when this person is employed or occupies a position after 3-5
years of disappointments and hunger?
He will try
his possible best to make it as soon as possible. This is what is killing
Africa Dad.
I know life
is not a race, but Dad looking at our bad system, most graduates who stay home
for several years, when they get the opportunity, they want to make it anyway
anyhow since they believe they are far behind time. This is the main root cause
of bribery and corruption.
Dad we have
a long way to go. Even in the absence of unemployment, people will still
corrupt the system because; there are no mechanisms to check people who are
involved in these act. They also see themselves as tough and untouchable.
Readers, any
adds, comments and suggestions?
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