>>13604343the business model of academia is spent and outdated, to the point that corruption is the only plausible mode of operation
if really seems like the whole edifice will fall down before there's a decided, strong reform of the entire University concept
maybe it isn't even possible or desirable at this point
University does not properly:
1- provide a coherent education path for most alumni
2- represent a good value proposition in terms of $$/skills
3- produce valuable research, interface with industry
it sort of does each of these poorly
1 for some people, some disciplines - certification is still important in many disciplines, perhaps unavoidable
2 brand and connections may represent good value still
3 some vestigial parts remain
I'm pessimistic at this point. Perhaps the nature of knowledge and material being so easily accessible also means academia cannot survive in its current 19th/20th century model.
