Am I merely a brown idiot??

After a long discussion with one of my classmates, we've came to a conclusion that Universities are going to the shits. Years ago, Universities were full of people who wanted to be there to enrich their lives, or simply to use their head to add knowledge to an already existing pool of knowledge, and increase its capacity. The idea was that everyone would discuss ideas, enlighten their minds, and in the process refine knowledge as time went on. This is no absolute truth, or one way of thinking, and hence everything had to be questioned for it to constantly be in check, and so that the knowledge was constantly evolving with the new knowledge that comes in. This was progress...

Somehow, going to University became the "norm" as if it was the only way to get anywhere in life. It is probably mostly an issue of economics and business. Universities relied on their students' to meet their financial goals. This was not so much of an issue with public universities, it is the private universities who've brought about this downfall of this realm. Constantly aiming for more profit, and hence admitting more students. In the name of education they fill their banks with money. With their marketing efforts making everyone think that this was the only path to a better life that everyone needs. People can have great lives with specialization, not everyone needs a University degree. In this sense, universities have become "cheapened." The people who come to universities, come here to just merely attain what they are here to do, and not really challenge themselves in anyway. Never adding any criticism or value to the knowledge that we are here to analyze. Its a shame, people don't take interest in what they are learning, and hence makes the whole exercise less beneficial for the ones who are there for the envisioned dream.
People turn up to class so well dressed (and not in the traditional sense), but as Miss 8 points out, as if they are out clubbing. No wonder being a student holds no values in anyones eyes. We are seen more as a nuisance. And its a shame.

Also the people of today are becoming quite ignorant. Around the world, people spend less time learning about what has happened in the past. We can only protect ourselves from future mistakes only if we pay attention to the mistakes of the past. The past holds great value, that the present can never show. This can be seen in one of my favorite quotes:

"Those who control the present, control the past. And those who control the past, control the future." - George Orwell 1984

That line in itself shows the persuasive nature of the past, if we know what has happened in the past, then we can base our future judgments on that past. So the past is really where we learn, the present is already become past by the time we have understood it. The reason why I bring this up is because it has come to my attention that a lot of people around the world have no idea about imperialism, or colonialism. I am not saying this for them to feel bad about the past, but so that they know the truth. Many people believe that the developed nations of the world are simply developed because they are superior than the non developed nations. That certain people are just inherently more stupid than others. This is where racism originated from. But for most, I guess ignorance is bliss, and in their eyes, my opinion will be less valuable than anyone else's.... This is where I leave you tonight...