I never realized how exciting the world of academia is. We live in a world that is largely fast-paced, self-absorbed, obsessive, material and fake. I know that's a pretty serious and cynical view to take, and I'm aware of the wonderful things and people existing right now. But really, next time you're standing in a line, count how many people are NOT looking at their phones. Or how many strangers make eye contact with you. Or measure people's attention spans. And get this- average 18 year olds have had 11,000 hours in the classroom, and 22,000 hours in front of the TV. Double the amount!!
Anyway, a lot of people might see as academia as boring or too formal. But I think once someone is exposed to really good teachers, interesting articles, quality texts, and new ideas-that all changes! Granted, the school system is set up to reward memorizing and it's fairly easy to cheat the system. There is not enough exploration, questioning, failing, experiencing and internalizing. Basically not enough curiosity and real understanding.
But if we didn't go to school, we wouldn't learn social skills, have anything to do, work hard
Anyway, a lot of people might see as academia as boring or too formal. But I think once someone is exposed to really good teachers, interesting articles, quality texts, and new ideas-that all changes! Granted, the school system is set up to reward memorizing and it's fairly easy to cheat the system. There is not enough exploration, questioning, failing, experiencing and internalizing. Basically not enough curiosity and real understanding.
But if we didn't go to school, we wouldn't learn social skills, have anything to do, work hard
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