This whole system in our society is built on fear:
•Government: Obey or jail.
•School: Obey or fail.
•Religion: Obey or burn in hell.
•Work: Obey or starve.
•Society: Conform or shame.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. The higher education - in its current form - might survive the advent of AGI if it repositions itself as a luxury good for the wealthy. Naturally, it will only be a fraction of its current size. However, it will return to its historical norm, instead of a catch-all post-high-school young-adult playground that we currently have.