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This is just partially true. University education has lost a lot of its appeal, that's correct, some sort of tragedy of the commons. But that part of "Self-tau
by UmbertoNoEco 4y ago
This is just partially true.
University education has lost a lot of its appeal, that's correct, some sort of tragedy of the commons. But that part of "Self-taught people with impressive portfolios " is hilarious, navel gazing to the max. Nobody would deal with a self-taught cardiologist or structural engineer.
- derangedHorse 4y agoWhy not? I think a big part of it would be evaluating whether a job candidate has the skills to do the job, not how they attained their knowledge. I'd be fine with my cardiologist testing out of the USMLE steps to get a job.
- LAC-Tech 4y agoI guess we have to draw the distinction between "qualification preferred" and "qualification required". IIRC in many jurisdictions you can sit the exam to become a lawyer without having a degree or anything. The degree more acts as a series of preparation classes for the very very difficult process of passing the bar. In this situation, cheating in mid terms becomes a bit pointless. As long as the final exam is done with strict security (easier for a one off event), the qualification means something. So maybe that's what we want for cardiologists and structural engineers.
- UmbertoNoEco 4y agoYou still have to work under a licensed lawyer as an apprentice as a requisite for the test.
- MrMan 4y agoI respect anyone who does heart surgery on themselves