The Evolving Value of Education and Tech Paradigms

This chapter examines the diminishing value of university degrees amid inflation and the changing job landscape, questioning the impact of government policies on education's worth. It explores the entrenched status of elite institutions like Harvard and the role of alternative education models such as homeschooling, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities posed by disruptive technologies. Additionally, the conversation critiques the innovation trajectory of companies like Apple in contrast to its past, suggesting a tension between traditional meritocracy and emerging disruptors.