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You can very much make education about knowledge, god knows i have always been thirsty for knowledge, but that’s the adhd in me seeking novelty. I think that t

You can very much make education about knowledge, god knows i have always been thirsty for knowledge, but that’s the adhd in me seeking novelty. I think that the broader society doesn’t encourage those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge, the know-it-alls, it doesn’t promote curiosity because curious minds question everything and leave no stone untouched, you don’t want that, you dont want people questioning your authority or capacity to rule metaphorical kingdoms. But I don’t think this view implies something sinister either. I think it just shows how much trauma we carry through from our upbringing. I don’t think the average person wakes up and chooses some form of punishment for others. I think ultimately we are all just trying to live some decent lives, and part of that includes avoiding confrontation with our shortcomings because that’s a difficult thing to do, especially if you are not used to.

oceanplexian 3y ago
The world needs ditch diggers as much as it needs PhD’s. We can come up with fictional stories about how robots or AI will magically do everything, but in the real world you need people to dig holes. Training people to follow instructions is a necessary kind of education. You can already see problems forming as a result of how education has changed in the last few years. Lots of people who can code but a massive shortage of anyone who can put up drywall or service a boiler.
- zlg_codes 3y ago
  It doesn't help that those jobs are hard on the body and are not compensated enough to make up for that deficiency. I love problem solving but the trades do not look like a healthy place to work.