There is a bunch of holes in this idea.
First that there is a lot of difference of the intellectual capability between people.
So if the world would work like this. The "system" would produce the same type of people. Popular people could get more votes, smarter people would be probably able to use the system better, because even if you don't need to learn specific things, some people might be able just to remember. That would keep them instantly more progressive in learning, and problem solving than others.
The lazy people would stil get behind. But if there is a few of them who can use the knowledge properly, they might end up on the top, as it happens all the time even now. Also there would still be some people who have no idea how to learn thing. Because even if the textbook explanations would be there, you'd still have to be able to understand them. And someone like me who is better in learning languages, and solving more difficult mathematics problems than others. But really stupid if it comes to remember word by word to something. Would be different than someone who studies law, but can't solve a simple math problem. Ant there is nothing wrong with that. Because we are different. I think the problem in the school system is us humans. We have our limits. And unless we change our way of thinking, it really wont matter how the school system will work. Also you would probably still need someone to look after your kids. Because even if there is no teachers, i would be better if i know that there is someone who i can count on in case my child would need help from an adult. And i am not even a father, i am just thinking logicly here. But there are stuff you've said that can be useful, and one day it might be even used as an educational tool. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I fully agree, this idea is by no means full proof - just an interesting thought. I shared this in the video as well, but I don't foresee a school like this operating anywhere near how modern day US schools currently operate. I think it would require project-based curriculums where students are required to go out, find information they need, acquire resources, work with those resources, and present their creations.
As with most things, one size does not fit all, thus it would likely be great for some people (especially the hustlers, entrepreneurial-minded), and maybe not so great for others.
Thanks for sharing your ideas here though and deconstructing the ideas here!
IMHO if they're paying you to go to class, it makes it less focused on "do better at what you suck at" and more focused on "do better at what you are good at." Think of medieval times for a bit. In town, you would likely have one or two bakers, one good blacksmith, a cobbler or two, some weavers and seamstresses, lots of farm hands, and some town managers (I.E. lords or mayors or the like). These people don't usually take up their job because they had to (exceptions are the farmers and such which can be translated to the retail workers of today), they took up the job because they were good at it and people wanted what they had. Bakers don't bake because they were told to, they bake because they're good at it and people like bread. Blacksmiths don't make tools because they have no other skills, they make tools because that IS their skill. if this system didn't focus on what you do, but instead focused on what you get out of it (focusing on your improvement and contribution to the school instead of "grades"), it would be much better aimed toward people of all skill levels and types.