Part 5/12:
Flourishing Yet Failing: The Structural Problems
However, this era also laid deep-rooted problems that continued to fester, especially as industrialization persisted into the 20th century. In response to the need for a disciplined workforce, John D. Rockefeller established the General Education Board, repurposing education to produce compliant workers for factories rather than fostering creativity or critical thinking. Such ideologies encouraged control and subordination in the workforce, delaying the recognition of systemic issues that simmered beneath the surface.
This controlling dynamic can still be felt today, contributing to a labor market shaped by rigid and obsolete frameworks.