“Contrary to popular belief, a college education isn’t really necessary for robotics”
A college eduction isn’t actually necessary for MOST jobs. It does come in handy for a few things like theoretical physics, molecular biology, materials science, aerospace engineering, computer science, and the like. As for the rest, I’m really starting to question the value of a college education, especially since 90% of degrees are in bogus majors like ninetieth century transgender underwater dance theory.
College should be largely for learning at the cutting edge of technology. Sure there is a need for liberal arts like history but Hillsdale college proves they can survive without taxpayer money.
However not every cutting edge technology comes from the college educated. Flash Bainite was invented by a self taught Detroit metallurgist. He didn’t really understand what was going on but he knew it was important so he took it to Ohio State University for them to research it so he could refine his process. Those students have an edge in understanding a whole new heat treating process that creates stronger steel in seconds and may lead to other stronger metals.
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