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I applaud Thiel for offering this alternative to ambitious students. What I don't applaud is this myth of the genius college dropout who changes the world. Tha
by candre717 16y ago
I applaud Thiel for offering this alternative to ambitious students.
What I don't applaud is this myth of the genius college dropout who changes the world. That just doesn't happen enough to make a rule out of it. I think it gives students the wrong idea - especially those whose never managed a business.
- kevinpet 16y agoAs opposed to all those students who leave their VP Sales jobs to go get an education? What Thiel and many others (this seems to be something of a theme in libertarian circles) are saying is that a college education is not relevant to certain kinds of activities. Sure, it may be beneficial, but not beneficial enough to forgo something more beneficial for four years.
- candre717 16y agoRight - but I think what Thiel should do when explaining his fellowship is qualify it. "Drop out of college ...and, oh yeah, make sure your some superstar, prodigy, and/or really lucky because in the past those were the qualities that kick started the billionaire stars of today." Sure, a college education is overpriced and, at times, overrated. But, I hope these young people come in fully aware that failure stings and when you're heading in that trajectory - even temporarily in any thing or venture - a lot of choices you made do not look too bright.