At a glance, this looks like a joke. But looking at it more closely, it is anything but.
Education as we all know is more about conforming than educating. But it could easily be different.
There is clearly two levels to answer the question below. A simple one for elementary school and a more advanced one. What if ALL questions were built according to this model? The simple answer is and remains correct but a more advanced answer is also possible...
This approach is actually quite fertile and can be used more widely without deleterious effects. The Matrix movie is a good example: An action movie dealing with more complex philosophical questions in the background. Although not understanding what Morpheus, the Oracle or the Architect are saying does not prevent anyone from enjoying the movie.
Dumbing down is a choice not a necessity!
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