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While I agree, read my other comment. I think we really need to tackle this. Some people just make stupid decisions. Maybe they don't know any better? Maybe th
by avgDev 3y ago
While I agree, read my other comment.
I think we really need to tackle this. Some people just make stupid decisions. Maybe they don't know any better? Maybe they are dreamers?
Someone I know personally got a "useless" degree, I have told her multiple times to do research on what prospects she will have after graduation and what kind of ROI she can expect. She got the loans anyway and ended up taking a job that she could have gotten without the education. Total waste of 4 years.
I think art is essential for us humans, but do we need art degrees?
We also need to tackle the cost of higher education.
- barbazoo 3y agoI would say yes, a society where people study what excites them is a desirable thing. Totally incompatibile with reality nowadays it seems but desirable nonetheless. In other words, I'd like to live in a world where people can follow their passion and don't have to worry about paying their medical bills. I think that makes for a more interesting society.
- avgDev 3y agoAfter thinking about this I think capitalism, which has been working pretty good for me might be the cause of my existential depression. I never considered until I read your comment and it resonated with me. All my decisions are based on efficiency and ROI. I have build up a decent net worth but my happiness has been trending down.
- barbazoo 3y agoIt's not your fault, blame those early homo sapiens and their agricultural revolution.