> Now? I can study online, I can read, I can converse with super bright people of my choosing This is true, but in practice few people do it. Most people will

> Now? I can study online, I can read, I can converse with super bright people of my choosing This is true, but in practice few people do it. Most people will not have much time left for study alongside a job. And without the "friction"/motivation college brings, most people will not learn anywhere near as much.