I just had to make a post about ignorance

Personally, I hate talking to ignorant people. And I’m not referring to slow people, or people that are lacking mental capability. I’m talking about people who are able and competent but choose to not use their brains and/or absorb the vast knowledge that surrounds them. But what I hate more is talking to people who are content in their extreme lack of knowledge.

No don’t get me wrong, I know that everyone does not have the same opportunities to be well rounded, or learn of foreign things. HOWEVER, you can always learn more. And I’m definitely not saying that everyone should be a walking trivial pursuit. But PLEASE be able to have a decent conversation about general topics. I ask that you know a little about current events, media, politics, music, movies, or something. If necessary, pick one that you like and become emerged. I just ask that when you talk to someone else, please have something to say. 

So I’m watching the Miss Universe Pageant with my mom and little brother a while ago. And all of the ladies from various countries are walking around. And some of the countries I recognize and some I’m not familiar with. But one lady speaks and she’s from somewhere like Guatemala, or some commonly known country, at least I thought. And my brother (16) says, that country sounds funny. And I’m thinking, you never heard of (insert country here)? And my mom and I were like, its not even that far away. And then I asked if he had been learning geography in high school or anything like that. And he says no. And then we get into a conversation where I find out that my brother knows very little about the world, including thinking some cities and continents are actually countries. Finally he says, “why I need to know about those places, I don’t live and I’m not going there anyway?”

My heart sunk, as much as I love to travel and want to see as much of the world as possible, this member of my blood line is telling me he has no interest in leaving the country, for any reason. HUH, WHAT, WHY? I can’t fathom. I was crushed, by the whole conversation. Overall, it was very disappointing. Now I don’t mean to single my little brother out, because it’s a cultural thing. A lot of young adults and youth don’t care to know about what they don’t see everyday. And that saddens me, because you never know what is going to happen in life. 

The way I see it, I want to know as much as possible, I want to be able to hold a conversation with anyone. Now, no I’m not interested in everything, but I try to know a varied array of subjects so that I can engage with others. And if I don’t know much about something that someone is talking about, I take that as a chance to learn something new. My ears are always open. My eyes are definitely always open, because I want to see it all. Now I know that everyone is definitely not like me. But, its just discouraging to see young people not want to explore anything past their surroundings, or even to surround themselves with something different. It genuinely makes me sad. Maybe its just the teacher in me…

Hope and Hearts Everyone <3