I had a similar experience: After earning an MA in 1993 and going into the world of business, I decided a couple of years ago to have a go at another MA. I only

I had a similar experience: After earning an MA in 1993 and going into the world of business, I decided a couple of years ago to have a go at another MA. I only did it for 8 weeks, because it became clear that it wasn't a good fit. During that time, I was surprised (1) at how easy the coursework was, (2) how pedantic all the busywork, (3) how inefficient the learning process. I've been self-educating in every area of interest for a long time, so this was a "real eye-opener, and no mistake" (imagining Rob Inglis putting on a hobbit accent...) The structure of our education system is still industrial-aged, in which the way to be 'educated' in an area is to go through the proper production process. But I would rather have a good conversation with a master. I read a book a few years ago that defined a good education as "Thomas Jefferson on one end of a log, and the student on the other," free to talk. [1] [1] _A Thomas Jefferson Education_ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048EJXUC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048EJXUC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?...