Rhetoric

Rhetoric classes should be focused on developing savviness in the student regarding political philosophy, online epistemic communities, media spectacle, and cultural criticism -- including how to deal with critical theory. Ideally the student would grow as an active practitioner, but for many not called they can at least grow familiar with many forms of deception and manipulation in public speech and from institutions that seek to persuade their souls -- the news, the academy, the church, the entertainment industry, and so forth.

Anonymous participation in radical online literary and political groups is the most efficient way for young people to grow adept at mapping out the live rhetorical playing field. However, these circles can also be deceptive and unpleasant.