Education Quote by Doris Lessing
““But all the pressures go the other way, towards learning only what is immediately useful, what is functional. More and more the demand is for people to be educated to function in an almost certainly temporary stage of technology. Educated for the short term.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Education of the Modern Person, 1975
Education is increasingly focused on short‑term functional skills for fleeting technological phases, neglecting deeper, lasting learning.
In simple terms: Schools teach only what’s immediately useful.
Key Takeaway
Balance practical skills with long‑term thinking.
Themes
education
technology
short‑term focus
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workforce training
- policy making
- personal development
- career planning
Key Concepts
skill acquisition
future‑proofing
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- What knowledge will outlast current tech?
- How can curricula stay relevant?
A Different Perspective
Risk of obsolescence and shallow knowledge.
