“I think everybody could learn a 1950’s curriculum by the time they were 14 years or so, leaving the ability to earn a journeyman’s ticket or bachelor diploma by the time they are 18.”
“Journeyman” - isn’t that for immigrants and illiterate whites? (and we wonder why our weapons plants are blowing up)
Supposedly, you’re stupid if you’re a tradesman. But it’s been my experience that tradesman are much more useful than the narrow range of knowledge wrapped up in a bachelor’s degree. Especially if the tradesperson has two trades on his ticket.