I think people are conflating intrinsic value with extrinsic value.
PG’s point is that those degrees have no extrinsic value, even if they provide lots of time to think, learn, and gain enjoyment. That can certainly be valuable, but it isn’t necessary or helpful in achieving success.
Nothing wrong with that, and his choice of wording wasn’t ideal, but that was my takeaway.
PG’s point is that those degrees have no extrinsic value, even if they provide lots of time to think, learn, and gain enjoyment. That can certainly be valuable, but it isn’t necessary or helpful in achieving success.
Nothing wrong with that, and his choice of wording wasn’t ideal, but that was my takeaway.