Quote by Bill Gaede

College is the grinding machine of the Mathematical Establishment, a conveyor belt that takes individuals from one cookie cutter to another so that the product comes within tight control limits out of the assembly line.

College is the grinding machine of the Mathematical Establis

Summary

This quote suggests that the college system, particularly in the field of Mathematics, is a rigid and standardized process that shapes individuals into a uniform product. It implies that college acts as a grinding machine, emphasizing conformity and control, pushing students through a conveyor belt-like system of education that molds them into cookie-cutter individuals. The aim appears to be to produce graduates who meet predetermined standards, limiting individuality and creativity in the process.

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Education Science Mathematics Mathematicians Establishment Gaede Mathematical Physics Peer Review

By Bill Gaede

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