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There are some subjects that require lots of capital equipment to properly learn, like chemistry. But the majority of subjects like English, Computer Science, p
by seibelj 5y ago
There are some subjects that require lots of capital equipment to properly learn, like chemistry. But the majority of subjects like English, Computer Science, philosophy, etc. do not need anything more than knowledge, discussion, and a laptop to properly learn.
Companies should start hiring based on aptitude rather than degrees. Most roles don’t need a degree. Students can learn the ability to think and reason without an insane amount of money and time spent at these indoctrination factories.
People say, “But what about the social experience?” It seems to me that creating groups and meeting up has never been easier with the internet. If people can online date than the stigma of meeting in person after coordinating online can be lost too.
Overall I think universities through their neverending price hikes, focus on grievance over education, and the lack of actual teaching is sowing the seeds of their irrelevancy.
- OneEyedRobot 5y ago>Companies should start hiring based on aptitude rather than degrees. Most roles don’t need a degree. Students can learn the ability to think and reason without an insane amount of money and time spent at these indoctrination factories. A not unreasonable statement. Companies tend to be too lazy to bring in bright high school students and run a proper training systems, but you can certainly push for certification programs without degrees like the California Bar Exam. Given the amount of OJT (self-taught) I did at first plus the real lack of value of college, I'd have to say that in my case the degrees and time spent were of no value.