> If we get hung up over the fact that physical lectures are not happening, and is now being delivered via digital tools, then that says a lot about the value o

> If we get hung up over the fact that physical lectures are not happening, and is now being delivered via digital tools, then that says a lot about the value of that program, that it loses it’s power soon as we modify one simple parameter. > We can adjust that one parameter for probably over half of all degree programs, and keep the requirements for necessary physical things like lab work. That's not the only parameter you're cutting out, though. You're also removing the "hallway track" to use conference parlance. It's definitely possible to make friends online, but it's much easier to make friends with people you spend a lot of time in person with.