Because jobs as we’ve come to understand them are disappearing, the university can help us develop a life of the mind. And I increasing believe that the life of the mind is a more interesting investment than skills. Apprenticeships can also be a wonderful thing, but if we’re just going after it for economic gain, it’s unlikely to be the answer we seek.
It’s going to take a lot of creativity to get through the mess we are in. Creativity is rarely valued in the corporate world – I know because I worked there for many years. Look at what measuring everything by economic measures has gotten us. Oh, the folly….

Bingo !