AFTERWORD

THE FUTURE LIES AHEAD—AND WHAT TO DO

ABOUT THEM

One does not collect facts he does not need, hang on to

them, and then stumble across the propitious moment to use

them. One is first perplexed by a problem and then makes use

of facts to achieve a solution.

—CHARLES SELLERS^1

Once you have learned how to ask questions—relevant and

appropriate and substantial questions—you have learned

how to learn and no one can keep you from learning

whatever you want or need to know.

—NEIL POSTMAN AND CHARLES WEINGARTNER^2

Do not try to satisfy your vanity by teaching a great many

things. Awaken people’s curiosity. It is enough to open

minds; do not overload them.

—ANATOLE FRANCE^3

The future of mankind lies waiting for those who will come to

understand their lives and take up their responsibilities to all

living things.

—VINE DELORIA JR.^4