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Ericson began by addressing one of the fundamental issues plaguing our current educational framework: the third-party funding system undermines the core purpose of education. He argues that when the government pays for education, it compromises the curriculum to serve its interests rather than the genuine needs of the students. This results in a holistic education that resembles training for a singular task rather than enriching individuals to become adaptive learners.
He further highlighted Cicero's views on education, underscoring its purpose to equip individuals to learn how to learn rather than offering rote instructions for specific tasks. This is crucial in a world where the future is unpredictable, particularly in light of the rapid advances in artificial intelligence.