Not everybody is a rational, utility-maximizing machine. This "something" has less substance than a durable good but may provide a great deal of subjective valu

Not everybody is a rational, utility-maximizing machine. This "something" has less substance than a durable good but may provide a great deal of subjective value. And, as for myself, rather than questioning the value of such an education in the first place, I consider it a problem that this it's as expensive as it is. I also consider myself lucky that my passions and desires happen to align with -- or are at least complimentary with -- my economic interests.