re: Why does our educational system glorify stem and 4 year degrees?

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And yes, there are plenty of programmers who might not be great plumbers or mechanics.

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I'd take that bet

IQ is largely destiny.

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I find it crazy that you people think it makes sense to force kids to attend school for no benefit to themselves or society.

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I find only the ignorant don't understand the value of a basic education. It has benefits. Lots of them.

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We look down on and stigmatize along of work that this country requires.

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The OP took shots at white collar jobs and the aptitude of those who get degrees (Especially STEM degrees).

That's the only shots taken ITT.

Me saying a person who on average will be many IQ cohorts above your average plumber (in terms of IQ) being able to do the job of a plumber is in no way insulting or "looking down" on plumbers.