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20297014 No.20297014 [Reply] [Original]

How do I become "educated" or "cultured" or "well read"?

My knowledge is pretty deep in a few areas and really shallow in others and I don't know how or what it even means to close the gap. I've been told university was named such because it was supposed to comprise a universal education. Old school scholars were familiar with science and the humanities. You couldn't join the cool kids philosopher club unless you were already well versed in geometry.

How much of each subject should a normal adult familiarize themselves with? Is the fact that most of us don't know basic multiplication tables from middle school a fucking travesty or does it not matter if you can't find immediate application?

>> No.20297021

>>20297014
Go to college. I’m not saying this because it will make you “better.” You’ll absorb the habits of the educated if you go. And that’s all culture, education, and distinction really are - habits and mannerisms.

>> No.20297026

>>20297014
Have a high IQ.

>> No.20297030

>>20297021
>Go to college.
I tried but they lost my paperwork three times and I gave up after I was told the dude responsible for finding them went on a vacation.

>> No.20298303

>>20297021
False. I spent five years getting my degree and it was a waste of time.

>> No.20298406

>>20297021
That's such bullshit

>> No.20298418
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>>20297014
Don't waste your time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsdQeAGakL0