What I have witnessed over nearly 4 decades is that the virtues formerly associated with a college education and the pursuit of knowledge have been heavily watered down. A college degree seemingly has become not much more than the pursuit of enough education to acquire a decent paycheck. And that's only if you choose the right academic discipline.

College educated people, generally speaking, used to be a cut above Joe Sixpack in the areas of understanding, cultural sophistication, and a sense of morality. How the world works and how it should work. What we should strive for. I don't state this to be demeaning to Joe Sixpack. More education is supposed to make you more knowledgeable, more worldly, and better able to understand and navigate life. To have more leadership qualities and to be more of a leader and example setter in the grand scheme of things. I think that is no longer near as true as it should be.