I dont think well get rid of schools any time soon…
“I dont think well get rid of schools any time soon, certainly not in my lifetime, but if were going to change whats rapidly becoming a disaster of ignorance, we need to realize that the school institution "schools" very well, though it does not 'educate,' thats inherent in the design of the thing. Its not the fault of bad teachers or too little money spent. Its just impossible for education and schooling ever to be the same thing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that schools are designed to control rather than educate, and true learning requires a different system.
In simple terms: Schools control, not truly educate.
Seek learning beyond formal schooling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- policy reform
- self‑directed study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster genuine learning?
- What alternatives to schooling exist?
Changing the system is complex and faces resistance.