"Le but de l'éducation totalitaire n'a jamais été d'instiller des convictions mais de détruire la capacité d'en former."
— Hannah Arendt
Simplified Meaning:
Totalitarian education doesn't try to teach people strong beliefs. Instead, it makes sure people can't think for themselves. Imagine a school where instead of encouraging students to ask questions and develop their own ideas, teachers make sure students follow orders without thinking. This way, the government or leaders can control the people more easily because they don't know how to question or think deeply about what they are told. For example, in some oppressive regimes, the leaders don't want citizens to think independently or challenge them, so they provide an education that focuses only on obedience. If someone wants to avoid being manipulated, they should always try to learn critical thinking skills and question what they are taught. This helps them form their own opinions and not just accept what powerful people say.
