India's system of competitive entrance exams is broken. There is too much pressure on kids and their families -- and we don't even get the best outcomes.
Welcome to Episode 70 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.
In this episode, Amit and Ajay discuss what's broken about the system. What can we do to make the current system work better? What can we do to attack the root cause and build a better world for the generations to come? Listen in!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Packaging
00:13 Intro: A Multiple Choice Question!
01:03 Chapter 1: The Problem With Competitive Exams
03:56 Chapter 2: The Meritocracy Lie
11:39 Chapter 3: Coaching Classes are Not the Problem
15:47 Chapter 4: Ajay’s Three-Part Solution
26:36 Chapter 5: Free the Colleges!
34:02 Chapter 6: The Lottery Proposal
43:24 Chapter 7: The Root Cause
49:00 Chapter 8: Ajay’s advice For Parents and Students
50:38 Chapter 9: Recommendations
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