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This was an insightful read, but I'm a bit put off by their solution at the end, that the youth of America should band together and deny the cycle of accreditation by refusing higher education. Yes, it would work in theory (ignoring the larger social and economic ramifications, which would be staggering), but it is wholly impractical. As a rational individual, why should I not pursue the most advanced degrees available to me? They will allow me to make the most money, and thus serve my self interest. Of course, destroying the process of degree-inflation would probably also serve my self interest, but you know what would be even better? If I had an advanced degree but none of my peers did, because they all renounced higher education in an attempt to stop the cycle of academic inflation. Thus, the solution of a mass movement against higher education is impractical and will never happen, because it is in no one's self interest to join such a movement.
Hellsadvocate · 4534 days ago · link ·
Well written article but the conclusion reached wherein the blame is laid squarely on the Universities (American), is in my opinion wrong. When you consider Universities in Germany, and in other European countries where students are excelling and doing better than their American counterparts, you have to realize that this isn't simply "Elitist Accreditation". That paper you earn is proof that you have learned critical thinking, you have learned whatever Engineering or Science you have studied. As these fields become more technical, the knowledge needed increases.