I'm going to set aside a piece of this blog for insight from bright people who talk about the "basic" skills necessary to succeed in today's economy. Here's a good piece from Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, entitled -
How to Get a Real Education
Forget art history and calculus. Most students need to learn how to run a business, says Scott Adams
“I understand why the top students in America study physics, chemistry, calculus and classic literature. The kids in this brainy group are the future professors, scientists, thinkers and engineers who will propel civilization forward. But why do we make B students sit through these same classes? That's like trying to train your cat to do your taxes—a waste of time and money. Wouldn't it make more sense to teach B students something useful, like entrepreneurship?”…
“Remember, children are our future, and the majority of them are B students. If that doesn't scare you, it probably should.”
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