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> start using real world examples of what kind of work student would be working with as an employee College isn't hands on employee training; the employer can
by mmooss 10mo ago
> start using real world examples of what kind of work student would be working with as an employee
College isn't hands on employee training; the employer can do that if they want it. College is for the student, and not just for their career - there is much more to life. Knowledge is power for the student.
Even working with computers, theory is more universally valuable knowledge than the current programming trend - the wonderful thing about a theoretical abstraction is that it applies everywhere. For example, lots of practical high level coding experience is now less valuable, while people who truly understand theory can apply their knowledge somewhere new.
- general1465 10mo ago> College isn't hands on employee training; the employer can do that if they want it. Tesla is making 90%+ of profit from cars, do you think it is a robot company?
- mmooss 10mo agoI don't understand how that addresses the quote?
- general1465 10mo agoIf absolute majority of students passing through the academia are going into private employment and not doing science, academia should not pretend that their primary purpose is making scientists.
- mmooss 10mo agoNow I see, thanks. By 'more to life' I don't mean being a scientist; I mean there is far more than career - personal life, community member, family member (including parent), living in the world. For many people, career is the least important and rewawrding (though necessary).