Geopolitics, Power, and Solutions — with Rory Stewart
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Education Access: A Pill for the Elite
Wealthy individuals often manipulate admissions processes to benefit their children while the systemic advantages for the rich remain. Schools prioritize donations and legacies, but this leads to inequalities in access to education. Higher education is equated to a life-enhancing pill that should be accessible to all, yet institutions continue to restrict access rather than distribute resources to help more students thrive. Rejecting an overwhelming majority of applicants serves to maintain exclusivity rather than promote broader societal benefits, calling into question the ethics behind current admission practices.
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