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My point exactly. It just seems backwards to force feed people information if they are not motivated to actually learn it so it shouldn't be surprising that peo
by greenlblue 16y ago
My point exactly. It just seems backwards to force feed people information if they are not motivated to actually learn it so it shouldn't be surprising that people are studying less now that they have ways to pursue other activities. There is no way you are going to get anything meaningful out of something if the only motivator is punishment in the form of a lower GPA. On the other hand, if you are actually interested in learning something because you want to learn it then the knowledge you gain automatically spills over into other areas and your knowledge grows organically and not according to some template designed by a committee.
- yesimahuman 16y agoI don't agree. I don't think school is punishment. GPAs are just an unfortunate element of the education system. I learned so many things in college that I didn't want to learn at first. But I'm glad they sat me down and made me learn it because I realize how ignorant I was. IMO, the biggest problem facing the world right now is ignorance. What do I offer society by only learning about my interests (in my case, software development)? In the future, what will I offer young people and my children, if I only have knowledge of my niche?
- greenlblue 16y agoWhat do artists offer to the world by only pursuing their passion? Plenty. I once met a sculptor that did nothing except sculpt stone, granite, and marble statues since the age of 16. His works can be seen throughout middle asia and armenia and he was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. The same can not be said for the thousands of college students that are being spoon fed anti-ignorance.