There's an 18th century proverb about this: "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." So this is hardly anything new. It's been the status quo for as long as

There's an 18th century proverb about this: "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." So this is hardly anything new. It's been the status quo for as long as people have been learning. That's partly why people like learning: because it makes them feel powerful and privileged.