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I agree with this. I would further suggest that the modern conflation of two orthogonal functions (teaching and certification) in universities is rather misguid

I agree with this. I would further suggest that the modern conflation of two orthogonal functions (teaching and certification) in universities is rather misguided. These would be better served by two separate types of institution.

all2 8y ago
> These would be better served by two separate types of institution. For a long time, they were. A technical school certifies someone to do something. A university teaches you how to think about hard things (supposed to, anyway).