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I think we are witnessing first hand why more education is not always overall better. There isn't much point in having everyone learn British Literature on a 30
by mrits 6y ago
I think we are witnessing first hand why more education is not always overall better. There isn't much point in having everyone learn British Literature on a 30 year payment plan.
- chosenbreed37 6y agoPerhaps we need erudition or an education that is not as formalised and compartmentalized as it seems to be. I happen there is something to be gained from literature for example. But a degree is not necessary for that purpose. The degree ends up being used for signalling or to provide some structure to 3 to 4 years between high school and full-time employment.
- shredprez 6y agoIt's important to distinguish between education and the business of education. I don't think I believe more education can ever be a bad thing. But the business of education in the US is an absolute nightmare that corrupts the spirit of learning it ought to protect, and I agree more of that business will not make things better for students.
- vezycash 6y ago> It's important to distinguish between education and the business of education. distinguish between education and schooling
- ThinkingGuy 6y agoI like to characterize it as "selling education vs. selling diplomas"