Is College a Good “Investment”?

We need to start by defining the word “investment.” In the strict sense of dollars in versus dollars out, the subject can be debated; there are plenty of wealthy people who made their money without degrees.

On the other hand, as we all know, there are many elements of a successful and rewarding life that have nothing to do with money, and many of them are enhanced via higher education.

Take involvement in political philosophy as an example. Very few 2GreenEnergy readers are Trump supporters, but think for a moment how happy you would be with yourself if you thought Trump to be an honest and effective servant of the American people, and that our country and our planet are better places because of his involvement.

How proud of yourself would you be if you believed that most scientists are corrupt, and know no more about their subjects than the average baseball coach or pastry chef?

Making an investment in one’s ability to distinguish truth from bulls*** is a good thing, IMO.