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CountScrofula · 41-45, M
I think people focus overmuch on what is taught and ignore the process of education.
Learning how to comprehend language, write coherently, follow formulas, do basic research, complete projects to a deadline, and work with others are just basic life skills, they aren't indoctrination.
Also most of the so-called free thinkers are just public school educated with maybe a conventional university degree like everyone else.
Learning how to comprehend language, write coherently, follow formulas, do basic research, complete projects to a deadline, and work with others are just basic life skills, they aren't indoctrination.
Also most of the so-called free thinkers are just public school educated with maybe a conventional university degree like everyone else.
JovialPlutonian · 36-40, M
@CountScrofula most that you know of, many are self taught without the need for academic approval.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
@JovialPlutonian Well sure. I work at a university and don't have a degree and my career is going just fine. I'm mostly self-educated after high school, but a lot of that comes from hanging out with highly educated people.
Your implication is that education is without value or that education reduces your ability to think freely which is just not the case. The most radical ideas out there tend to come from universities and the more education someone has the less conventional their worldview.
This varies by academic discipline of course. I don't find that most business profs have particularly unique ideas, but talk to a philosopher and see how "normal" they are.
Your implication is that education is without value or that education reduces your ability to think freely which is just not the case. The most radical ideas out there tend to come from universities and the more education someone has the less conventional their worldview.
This varies by academic discipline of course. I don't find that most business profs have particularly unique ideas, but talk to a philosopher and see how "normal" they are.
JovialPlutonian · 36-40, M
@CountScrofula no I'm saying the education system represses it's students. Sure it teaches you something but not all.