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When you study the biographies of many successful geniuses (e.g. nobelprize winners) you will notice that many have been selftaught. They arrive at university a
by amai 8y ago
When you study the biographies of many successful geniuses (e.g. nobelprize winners) you will notice that many have been selftaught. They arrive at university already knowing everything, because they read important literature much earlier. They might have read books about calculus at the age of 13, read Einsteins publications at an age of 16 etc. . This gives them a big head start and that is why most of them succeed easily at university.
There might be a genetic reason, why people do this. But in addition they also need to have access to important literature early in their life (maybe due to a supporting teacher or parents, but also simply by free access to university and online libraries). Otherwise their talent will be wasted.
- Viliam1234 8y agoSeems like there should be some parallel education system, which would work like this: It would be completely voluntary for the student. The student would come and say what topic they are interested in. The teacher would give an exam/interview, to find out what the student already knows (and what they believe they know, but actually misunderstand). Then the teacher would recommend books to study, most of which would be available in the local library. (Also online resources.) The student would read the books at home, or perhaps in a local quiet place. Then another exam/interview, and another book recommendation. Optionally, group debates, where multiple students could discuss the same topic with each other.