> The purpose of education is not just to teach facts, but also to teach young people how to be net-positive members of society. (This is why society subsidizes

> The purpose of education is not just to teach facts, but also to teach young people how to be net-positive members of society. (This is why society subsidizes education.) If only this were true. If you read the history of education, it was generally invented to create compliant factory workers that were adjusted to rigid schedules and strict authorities. (Its not a coincidence that so many schools are named after robber barons. Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, etc) University used to be a bit different, but now that everyone is expected to go and its about vending credentials it's arguable that creating well rounded individuals is at best an occasional bonus.