We want YOU, or do we?4
Posted In DNA
It is obvious to see that our current educational system is not in the business of creating leaders, thinkers, artists, visionaries, innovators or revolutionaries. I’m a college student. And I go to class everyday and sit in rows with a bunch of assimilators, all fighting to fit in. Fighting to get all the answers right and afraid of taking risks. Fighting to wear the right clothes and own the right computer (ie. Apple). Fighting to join the right clubs and organizations. Fighting to be like everybody else. Fighting to score the job. The job that we have been guaranteed for a century if we follow the system. The job that has guaranteed us safety, security, benefits, insurance, and a retirement plan. The job that takes care of us if we are obedient and follow the rules. The job that promotes thoughtless employees; factory workers. People who are given the instructions and are told to execute accordingly. People who don’t have to bring anything unique to the table.
There are thousands of jobs like these all around us. Just look around. Fast Food Industry, Retail, Cashiers, Teachers, Doctors, etc. So many of us are striving to fit into these titles; these boxes. And once we’re in, we think we’re safe. But this last recession proved otherwise. Now there are TOO MANY Slim Shady’s. Too many clones. Too many people with the same degrees, credentials and accomplishments. Now you’re no longer as valuable. Why? Because there are 1,000 others who can do what you do, and can probably do it cheaper. Now you’re easily replaceable. [...more]
