Has Modern Education Killed Our Relationship With Learning?

At the heart of every civilisation is education. A society's capacity to flourish depends on people's pursuit of knowledge, yet modern education faces challenges on several fronts: over-examination culture, a decline in critical thinking, dependence on artificial intelligence and the rising cost of higher education. Studying is no longer about intellectual growth, but a means of obtaining employment. This has weakened our relationship with knowledge. This article examines the ways in which modern education has failed contemporary learners, reflecting on the purpose of education and the value of knowledge.