Sure. I agree with that general notion. I'm just of the mind that many more people will get an education in a directed experience than in a self-taught manner.

Sure. I agree with that general notion. I'm just of the mind that many more people will get an education in a directed experience than in a self-taught manner. It's rather like the famous anecdote of the would-be musician who asks a famous self-taught master how they should approach becoming a musician. Paraphrasing: Aspirant: "How do I go about becoming a great musician?" Master: "Go to school." Aspirant: "But you never went to school." Master: "I never had to ask anyone 'how', either". Which is to say: those who are capable and willing to do self-directed learning will do so regardless. For anyone who seeks/takes advice on how to proceed "go to college" remains the best answer.