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[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 29 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Then, it was largely a matter of literacy. Over time, it's become a purposeful lack of comprehension and critical thinking.

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Then, it was largely a matter of literacy.

And he took that personally and translated the bible to German and got it printed for everyone.

Edit: And in the process fucked up how Germans say numbers for centuries.

[–] ColdSideOfYourPillow@piefed.social 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Edit: And in the process fucked up how Germans say numbers for centuries.

Wait, so you're saying that the main person to blame for me struggling with German numbers is Luthor? I need to report this incident to the Justice League.

[–] u_1f914@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

And in the process fucked up how Germans say numbers for centuries.

Sounds interesting. Do you know where I can read more about that?
When I try searching for Luthers influence on numbers, I just get data about Luther (year of birth, age at death, etc.).

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 7 points 3 weeks ago

I think I got that from this Arte video: https://youtu.be/L5YZSZTO2tk

[–] trxxruraxvr@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Then, it was largely a ~~matter of literacy. Over time, it’s become a~~ purposeful lack of comprehension and critical thinking disguised as a lack of literacy.