Education
We assume the modern education system perfectly prepares students for the future economy. In reality we force millions of young adults into years of unpaid labor just as algorithms are completely erasing the entry level jobs they are training to perform.
Personal
We assume intense standardized testing creates a highly competent and globally competitive workforce. In reality, single exam education systems completely destroy national innovation while actively driving catastrophic spikes in youth unemployment and societal depression.
Personal
He wasn't just a PE teacher. He was the first person who listened to me without judging. Jim Burnett taught me that true mentorship isn't about telling you what to do; it's about asking you who you are.