Burt and Roselyn Brecht, married at age 20 for 31 years, parents of 6, grandparents of 12, German/Dutch-born. worked as physicians, art history buffs, retired.
Any Age of Enlightenment, 1600s—1700’s or 2000s—2100’s, would be a call for the emphasis on reason and the challenge to authority, and for more support for emerging nationalism and compulsory school attendance. So have the Age of AI produce its philosophers: the college dropouts.
The Unknown Masterpiece, Lost Illusions (Balzac)
The Black Cat (Poe)
The Emperor’s New Clothes (Andersen)
The French Revolution: A History (Carlyle)
Tales of the Alhambra (Irving)
Diary of a Madman &Other Stories, Dead Souls (Gogol)
Essay on the Freedom of the Will (Schopenhauer)
Those who’d finish college are characteristically all-around inquisitive and studious.
1. They subscribe to the idea of structure & method and would pay for a wholesome experience.
2. They study, observe, and learn: challenging the skills of others, and belonging competitively.
🌐 Elon Musk on College and the AI “Supersonic Tsunami”
On the Nikhil Kamath podcast, Elon Musk said college isn’t essential, but if you attend, focus on learning broadly.
He warned that AI and robotics are a “supersonic tsunami” driving massive change, yet younger people still pursue education for growth and perspective.