Is it still worth going to university?
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For decades going to university was a sure step to a nice life, but today graduates are struggling. Are degrees still worth it, and which are the best subjects to study in the age of AI? Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Is it still worth going to university? 00:20 - Are you more likely to be employed if you’re a graduate? 02:07 - Are people still applying to university? 03:05 - How will AI impact jobs? 04:06 - What should you study in the age of AI? 05:15 - The importance of work experience Why today’s graduates are screwed: https://econ.st/4om6toq Is your master’s degree useless?: https://econ.st/43bjYOF Britain should let university tuition fees rise: https://econ.st/4q6IIBF Does more education lead to less sex?: https://econ.st/4nOg5aE Can AI replace junior workers?: https://econ.st/4h73H34 How AI is changing the office: https://econ.st/4n40eDR Will AI make you stupid?: https://econ.st/4omz6B7 Why AI hasn’t taken your job: https://econ.st/4n6He7M Listen: We don’t need no (AI) education: https://econ.st/47libZL Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://econ.st/3J0xzBr
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