Florida is a prime example of the need of the rich to keep the workers "under-educated". But the COST of higher education is the root of the problem. Most students who WANT to explore what they don't know can't afford to do this...it has become a LUXURY that only the elite can afford. And those who CAN afford it do not want the majority of the citizenry to be able to do it. This is because NEW ideas are a threat to their world view and domination of the rich. It is sadly becoming the accepted norm.
And never has it been so blatant as in Florida. Long before Desantis’ hijacking and dumbing down higher Ed, the Koch brothers bought themselves professors. It was their money, and they were on the search committee to screen their candidates.
Florida is a prime example of the need of the rich to keep the workers "under-educated". But the COST of higher education is the root of the problem. Most students who WANT to explore what they don't know can't afford to do this...it has become a LUXURY that only the elite can afford. And those who CAN afford it do not want the majority of the citizenry to be able to do it. This is because NEW ideas are a threat to their world view and domination of the rich. It is sadly becoming the accepted norm.
It is so sad! Everything in this country has become McDonaldized. Very predictable and boring!
And never has it been so blatant as in Florida. Long before Desantis’ hijacking and dumbing down higher Ed, the Koch brothers bought themselves professors. It was their money, and they were on the search committee to screen their candidates.