The most despicable ventures in human history—from the war on the indigenous to eugenics to prison labor—have had "respectable experts" laying out the theory underneath murderous enterprises. And the support of the public that was either too conceited or too tired to object.
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Like your writing said, those fortunate to find their passions aligned with their employment come closest, and it's almost always those who create something who reach that elusive goal. Still, I do think that education is critical to avoid being used to the advantage of others
Thank you, Martin!! I think that the devil is in the detail. Education that results in sharp senses, a keen understanding of the world intellectually and emotionally (and yes, a professional skill aligned with one's soul) is what everyone would benefit tremendously from. 1/
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At the same time, that kind of education is a rare beast. It may be available to those who go to very elite schools (and even then, it comes with strings and a bias and Western pride that gets in the way of clarity). 2/
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Historically, dominant powers in most "civilized" societies have used education to shape the way the "managerial class" saw the world—and separately, to condition "regular people's" expectations. To clarify, I'm saying it based on personal observations, not "class theory." 3/
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