It’s time we have an honest conversation about the agenda lurking behind our education system. Ever wondered why you felt smart enough to do your job, but never smart enough to question the system? This isn’t a coincidence—it’s by design.

Alex Newman’s eye-opening book, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death, dives deep into the history of how the U.S. education system was crafted to serve the interests of a few rather than the many. John Dewey borrowed the Prussian education model and brought it to America, where figures like Horace Mann and the Rockefellers further molded it to fit their goals. The Rockefellers invested millions, but not out of the goodness of their hearts—they wanted control. They aimed to create a populace that was just intelligent enough to work but too overwhelmed to question.

Think about it. When you graduated high school, or even a four-year university, how prepared were you to think critically about the world around you? For many of us, the answer is, “not much.” And that’s the point. The system is designed to keep us busy—so busy, in fact, that we never have time to think outside the box. College loans, debt, and the struggle to make ends meet keep us chained to the grind, with no time left for questioning the status quo.

This strategy isn’t new; it’s a playbook that’s been used for centuries. The Roman Empire did it, and modern systems are no different. The blueprint for controlling a population is simple: keep them in an endless present, devoid of historical context, and they won’t know how to challenge the system.

📚 History Repeats Itself
The fall of the Roman Empire is a perfect example of how little we actually know, thanks to our education. Hollywood has shaped our understanding, but the real lessons are hidden. If history worked to control a population in the past, why wouldn’t it be used again?

As someone who loves researching the history of education, it’s fascinating—and terrifying—to see how this system was designed to ensure uniformity. The idea that every child, whether from New York City or rural Kentucky, should learn the same things and have the same opportunities is noble in theory. But in practice, it’s a socialist idea that doesn’t hold up. Our diverse backgrounds and interests make this impossible to achieve equitably.

Let’s take a moment to consider why the Department of Education even exists. Why is it necessary to standardize education across vastly different regions with unique needs? The answer is, it’s not. It’s an expensive, inefficient system that fails to address the specific needs of different communities.

🤔 The Problem with Standardized Testing
And then there are the tests. What’s the purpose of standardized testing? To measure intelligence? Hardly. The system plays with numbers, much like how economic data is manipulated. A 90% literacy rate sounds impressive until you realize these tests are designed to measure rote memorization, not actual understanding or critical thinking.

We’re training kids to regurgitate information, not to think. And that’s where the real danger lies. When we condition an entire generation to accept what they’re told without question, we set the stage for a society that’s easily manipulated.

So, next time you think about the education system, remember this: it’s not about making you smarter. It’s about keeping you in line. And until we start questioning it, nothing will change.