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Professor S · 11-11-2011, 08:10 AM

Overall, I think this is a sober reminder of the dangers of institutionalism. Joe Paterno lived as a Penn Stater for over 60 years, and was ensconced in that culture. When he was informed about the abuse, he reported it to the highest authority that he could think of... HIS BOSS. Not the police. Not the district attorney. THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.

As you can see in the video, the psychological effects of institutionalism can override morals and reasoned judgement, because the institution must be protected at all costs... even to the detriment of the individuals it was created to serve.

Institutions exist to serve individuals. Once that balance is tipped in the other direction, things like this are bound to happen.

11-11-2011, 08:10 AM	#2
Professor S Devourer of Worlds Professor S is offline Location: Mount Penn, PA Now Playing: Team Fortress 2, all day everyday Posts: 6,608	Re: Fuck the NCAA and fuck Joe Paterno Overall, I think this is a sober reminder of the dangers of institutionalism. Joe Paterno lived as a Penn Stater for over 60 years, and was ensconced in that culture. When he was informed about the abuse, he reported it to the highest authority that he could think of... HIS BOSS. Not the police. Not the district attorney. THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. As you can see in the video, the psychological effects of institutionalism can override morals and reasoned judgement, because the institution must be protected at all costs... even to the detriment of the individuals it was created to serve. Institutions exist to serve individuals. Once that balance is tipped in the other direction, things like this are bound to happen. __________________