According to the author, why has the gap between education and wisdom widened in recent times?

Question

According to the author, why has the gap between education and wisdom widened in recent times?

1. A. Due to overuse of social media
2. B. Because wisdom is no longer valued
3. C. Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods (Correct answer)
4. D. Because people stop learning after school

Correct Answer

Option C — Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Because of rote learning and algorithmic methods.

Key Points

• The passage attributes the widening gap to modern conditions: 'educational institutions often prioritize rote memorization and standardized testing over critical thinking and moral reasoning', amid 'algorithmic thinking'.
• That is exactly rote learning and algorithmic methods.
• Anchor the cause to the sentence that names it; social media, devaluing wisdom and stopping learning are not what the text blames.