We have a saying where Im from
that translates roughly to
“Whoever raised/gave birth never dies”
People generally say it at funerals of parents. Idea is that whatever you instill into your child is really part of your “living self” and its carried on for generations.
When I first heard this as a kid, it really put life into perspective of how the best legacy you can leave behind is a well-raised and loving family.
I discovered Henry George in one of the previous threads on HN. Read the book review that was posted and felt like a light bulb went on in my head.
Over the next 2 months, i awkwardly would try to mention it in conversation to everybody haha. Most people patient enough to listen agree but see that there’s no hope of change because everybody’s lifesavings/nest are tied down to the value of their homes already.
One thing it made me realize is I should probably look into buying land more.
I come from a third world country where to graduate high school, you HAVE to take Calculus I, II and little III. Planar Geometry, linear algebra etc. And thats only if you through the Life Sciences track (Biology and Organic Chemistry)
I truly don’t believe my people are genetically smarter because we have a truly awful abysmal track history in governing.
My guess as an immigrant who went to community college here and then to University here is that students just have too much choices/freedom. They are told they should strive to whatever they want. I and my friends grew up told you need to choose a major that will bring bread on the table, that should be the only priority.
I’ve found the material so far interesting. But I’m not sure how much value and how much information there is for me to possibly retain.