The article discusses the growing skepticism among tech leaders regarding the value of higher education, particularly in the context of the fast-paced advancements in technology. Many founders view traditional college education as outdated, expensive, and misaligned with real-world demands, preferring direct experience over degrees. This trend is especially prevalent in the defense tech sector, where leaders express concerns about ideological influences in academia. Companies like Palantir openly critique the relevance of college coursework, indicating a shift toward valuing experience and practical skills over formal education.
One founder who has built a billion-dollar company told me he doesn't see value in a liberal arts education and has 'yet to meet people that consistently rave about that as being super useful.'
Palantir is ideologically opposed to college coursework, too. Its CEO, Alex Karp, said in his new book that colleges are 'walled off from the world.'
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