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Why a University Degree No Longer Guarantees a Middle-Class Life
We've been told that education is the great equalizer, the golden ticket to a stable, prosperous life. But what if that promise was a lie? Global university enrollment has exploded to over 40% of young people, yet anxiety, debt, and a shrinking middle class define our era. This video, based on groundbreaking research by scholars like Simon Marginson and Brendan Cantwell, reveals the shocking paradox: the very system designed to lift us up is now locking us into our social class. We'll dismantle the myth of 'human capital theory,' expose how degree inflation turns education into a zero-sum arms race, and uncover the true, hidden functions of universities—from shaping social norms to being a tool for geopolitical control. Discover why your degree might be worth less than you think, and what that means for your future. Forget everything you learned about the 'value' of a college education.
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