Sort of. I agree that they do not need a college education to get a job, but they do need cultural anthropology to understand the society they are working in.

Sort of. I agree that they do not need a college education to get a job, but they do need cultural anthropology to understand the society they are working in. Close reading to be able to deconstruct microaggressions. History and political theory to make sense of the current risks of fascism and to be sensible while considering democratic socialism. Psychology to inoculate themselves from depression and to help them raise happy and secure children. Etc. All of this college education can be obtained on your own. There are probably as few as 10 media sources that, combined, would get you there on your own. And going to college is not the same as getting a college education. Half of Americans who have been awarded bachelor's degrees cannot figure out their change after buying two items, even with a pen and paper and unlimited time. Those folks have only an incomplete college education. So I pretty much agree with you. Thanks! AND YES! That is exactly the Reddit conversation I needed!