Independent Education and the Interconnected Learning Community

The rise of independent education and self-crafted educational plans is evident in online communities, promoting autodidactic learning. However, the narrative of teaching oneself everything overlooks the value of academic institutions where essential information resides. While barriers like paywalls to academic journals persist, the focus remains on lifelong learning beyond traditional education. Creating structures for continuous social learning and deep idea development without institutions has led to the emergence of blogging as a medium for self-education within interdependent local communities, fostering friendships and mutual reliance.