I really enjoyed this article/poem. It took such a simple topic that I had an opinion about for years and turned it slightly for me just by using a language I understood, poetry. It was very poetic the way the way the writer went about it, her incorporation with taking the red pill and taking the blue pill was a connection I would never thought of making.
For so many years, I was and to be honest still am quite resistant to the technology based world and generation changing around me, but after reading this article I have some new thoughts about things. The writer inspired me with just two words, "Learning Hurts" because when teachers have tried to use technology in lessons in the past, I am already expected to know what I'm doing when in reality I don't, I don't even have a Facebook account, so the way the writer described how difficult this change is really made me feel like that side of the argument was understood. All in all, this article really inspired me to think of things in a new way.
I agree with your points, and I also would never have considered the analogy of "No red pill no blue pill" in this context. On the other hand, it would have been better if you elaborated a bit and made your response a little more detailed. However I liked your connection about how "learning hurts" is applicable to your life. Good job Paige!
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