Why game the U.S higher education system? The author seems to base his entire article on the premise that "In most careers, a Master's degree is required". He i

Why game the U.S higher education system? The author seems to base his entire article on the premise that "In most careers, a Master's degree is required". He is a Stanford PhD student so I can see why he thinks that way, but I just don't see that need in 'most careers' outside academia.