There are some subjects that require lots of capital equipment to properly learn, like chemistry. But the majority of subjects like English, Computer Science, philosophy, etc. do not need anything more than knowledge, discussion, and a laptop to properly learn.

Companies should start hiring based on aptitude rather than degrees. Most roles don’t need a degree. Students can learn the ability to think and reason without an insane amount of money and time spent at these indoctrination factories.

People say, “But what about the social experience?” It seems to me that creating groups and meeting up has never been easier with the internet. If people can online date than the stigma of meeting in person after coordinating online can be lost too.

Overall I think universities through their neverending price hikes, focus on grievance over education, and the lack of actual teaching is sowing the seeds of their irrelevancy.