I'm most concerned about the therapeutic advice provided on this show with little attempt or interest in letting the audience know that they are hearing only one perspective. And now Oprah has started to jump in to some of the conversations on various psychological problems to provide her own advice as if she's a knowledgeable therapist. Oprah is, literally, America's "Wonder Woman" and has enhanced and empowered the lives and esteem of millions of women as well as supporting an incredible array of good causes. But with her incredible stature comes tremendous responsibility as what Oprah says is listened to and trusted by millions. So for her to venture into psychological analysis as well as therapeutic interventions, even on a casual basis, seems inappropriate.
Joan Joan Warmbold Boggs [email protected] > In response to Anette Taylor's comment about Oprah: > > "Oprah is not exactly the queen of critical thinkers. I tell my students > this repeatedly and often. What is MOST scary is the influence she has in > this country." > > my favorite cross-cultural dude, Michael S. replied > > "Be nice!" > > I think that Annette was very kind and nice. Oprah had been badly burned > not too long ago, and she failed to perform due diligence in a very > similar situation. The problem is that many people believe that what > Oprah says is true and real, and the evidence suggests otherwise. I'm > just sayin'. > > Bob > > Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP > Lecturer in Psychology > Indiana University Kokomo > Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 > [email protected], [email protected] > > We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students > and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the > desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education > possible. - Barack Obama > > We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, > but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. > -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate > (1872-1970) > > The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. > -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) > > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > > --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
