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The bubble metaphor seems a bit overextended. Here it seems to mean any sort of trend. By this article's usage, we've also been trapped in a long term bubble of

by rdouble 16y ago

The bubble metaphor seems a bit overextended. Here it seems to mean any sort of trend. By this article's usage, we've also been trapped in a long term bubble of wearing pants, sitting in chairs, and drinking out of cups.

fizx 16y ago
Those things have non-social utility. High heels once did (horses), but no longer do.
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yummyfajitas 16y ago
Upon rereading, I realize it isn't clear that I'm arguing that we aren't observing a speculative bubble in education, but something considerably more harmful. I've edited the post to (hopefully) make this more clear. I merely used the term "education bubble" as a way of referencing a continuing conversation.
- rdouble 16y ago
  The article reads like current trends in higher education are as harmful as wearing high heels.
  - gojomo 16y ago
    Isn't it possible they're more harmful? Wasted life years, misalignment of courses with interests, debilitating debt?