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Engineer Agrees That Our Obsession With STEM Studies Has Created A Society Of Anti-Intellectuals


Published on 2025-02-17 00:02:26 - YourTango
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  • When it comes to what type of subjects students should learn, some are often prioritized more than others.

The article from YourTango discusses a Reddit post by an engineer who argues that society's obsession with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields has inadvertently fostered an anti-intellectual environment. The engineer points out that while STEM education is crucial, the overemphasis on these subjects often comes at the expense of the humanities, leading to a cultural devaluation of critical thinking, philosophy, literature, and arts. This imbalance, according to the engineer, results in a populace that might excel in technical skills but lacks the broader perspective and critical analysis skills necessary for a well-rounded society. The post highlights how this focus can lead to a workforce that is technically proficient but potentially less capable of addressing complex societal issues that require interdisciplinary knowledge and empathy. The engineer calls for a more balanced educational approach that values all forms of knowledge equally to cultivate a more intellectually diverse and capable society.

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