Even now, in my mid-40s, i still find myself learning new concepts - some of which are actually very basic and common sense but that I simply was not consciously aware of.
If I had majored in a business discipline in college i would have likely been even more narrow-minded. Becoming an English major helped me develop a better cultural awareness but even after finishing college I was not well-versed enough in literature to be a teacher. Going to grad school seemed like a trap and likely would have only exposed me to slightly more cultural concepts but I probably would not have been competent for much anyway.
I like the idea of being a life-long learner. Before i was a serious college student, in my early 20s, I spent a lot of time on online forums for music discussions. I learned a lot about pop culture trends and developed a bit of a sense for what a hipster was - someone who is culturally aware and savvy to art, music and fashion. I don’t think that reading reviews online makes someone a hipster; “hip” is an innate sensibility that some people are born with and/or developed through socialization within cultured communities.
I’m not someone who is against formal education. School is essential for developing basic competencies. But, don’t expect for people to leap out of the starting gate like a steroid-laced greyhound after graduation. Education - true education - takes a lifetime.
Maybe we need to value the contributions and experience of older, experienced participants in society more and stop putting so much emphasis on formal education which has become a bit of a meat grinder for trying to press out as many fresh hamburger patties as possible.
Submitted October 02, 2025 at 08:43AM by mbauer1981 https://ift.tt/qi8aW4L
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