Competition Destroys Education | Hamid Tizhoosh | TEDxUW

[shafi]

Competition culture is prevalent in our South Asia. Many of us don’t realize the worst side of it, how it impacting so many lives negatively, causing mental health issues and even physical health issues. We need to raise awareness regarding this issue. Thanks for the video!

[ErutaniaRose]

I was never good at school, ever. It was just a long train filled with bullying, emotional abuse, and years of being told I would never be good enough because of my grades, scores, etc. As soon as I got out of high school (which was hard enough in and of itself) I took matters into my own hands and started working on what I want. Now, I am publishing my first novel, studying architecture and finding new hobbies like herbalism, learning languages (Japanese, French, Scottish Gaelic, for now), and making real life for myself.
If I had gone to college right away, I would just be another number being stamped for approval, not a person with drive. If I have the means to do what I want, why wait for it? Why wait four more years for a degree I know will not get me a job and put me thousands of dollars into debt? Why wait for someone else's approval?

[Joshuadaniel-dh]

This is so true...we have turned education into a game which invites competition...

education was never meant to be a game nor should it ever be, it's about you learning something and being passionate about it...

Ofcourse competition in other areas are necessary such as in sports and in board games ... however it doesn't make sense to have competiton in an area that was never made for it to be a competition

[authenticzoey]

I will never forget this video. A question popped into my mind about an hour ago, “What is the function of competition?” and after watching several other videos before coming to this one, I feel as if my eyes have been opened and I see the true beauty of love and teamwork as opposed to selfishness and competition. I just graduated high school last year and it took me some real time and maturity to be able to peel off those 12 years of public schools conditioning me to compete. Thanks so much for this information, Hamid. My favorite Tedtalk ever.

[alitehrani]

Removing ranking and competition from human's life, ideally right, but practically impossible. To reach such an ideal state of mind and consciousness, as Hafiz said 8 centuries ago: "A different world has to be built and and a new human being !"

[siamakshirzad]

Great speech, Thank you Dr. Tizhoosh... You pointed out a very important but hidden topic... Ranking and education... Intelligence against skills and knowledge... Ranking our children and forcing them to compete... The whole system is screwed up., not only the education system.. What our scholars such as Avecin, Rumi, Attar, Khayyam and others called Hekmat, and finally your words about sensitivity and that it is a form of pure intelligence .. Just amazing... Thank you so much...

[sausageskin]

Very good points! I am currently a 3rd year science undergraduate student and I see that many of my peers are constantly stressed. It has been shown that *prolonged* stress causes physical harm to our bodies (see Prof. Robert Sapolsky’s book and lectures called Stress and Your Body). Why are we harming curious individuals who want to learn?

[navdeepkaur]

Sir Hamid! I salute you! Today's era looks competitively and doesn't recognize the precious gems i.e. individuals with their uniqueness .sir thanks for providing your precious knowledge

[maidegelengec]

such a strong message. Love should always win!
a huge thank you

[eternalwaze]

Competition was built for workers not for companies and that’s the fact!

[Victor-inbs]

A speech much needed to raise conversations about the current univerity education system.


@Mellissa Cross I agree that competition is vital and nessassary. Does it have to dominate the university education system though? We live in an age of pre-packaged students where it seems like our skills that priority over our humanity. Yes, ranking should exist, but it should minimize student self-harm. Univeristy was more than just about skills; it was about the pursuit of becoming a better citizen of society. Dr. Tizhoosh is rash in his argument, and so are you.
Your argument about student laziness and technology also has a fault. For example, the washing machine was intended to reduce labour and the need to clean clothes less, however the effect was the exact opposite. Instead, more people started to use the landry machine and that caused people to wash clothes more frequently than they had before. The story of the washing machine tells us that technology is ulitmately in the hands of the user. Therefore more "quality" discussions should take place on how to utilize the technology we have today. We also need to talk about the future as well such as AI, and be proactive if we want future technologies to be used to the best extent.

[yourallbrainwashed]

As the late Jacque Fresco said.. can you imagine if every organ in your body we're out for itself? They must work together at all times. So I fail to see the they ways competition is a good thing? The problem is defense and and competition go hand and hand.

[Betelgeuse]

education is the competition of ideas, theories and philosophy

[nsiebenmor]

I went to architecture school and it was the most unhealthy years of my life. I finished but went into another direction because I could see the same toxic environment continue into the profession. I actually can't believe it's accepted as the norm considering most of my colleagues were very intelligent people.

[newyorkfan]

Because education is indoctrination. Frankly i'd rather be AWARE! Awareness is echelons above being educated.

[rykooch]

Be a president and change the school system became an individual country with different school system so others will follow thats all

[Ralph]

Ya know i was always left behind and i tried a lot and accomplished it last. But as of this year i came to a very strong
DAFAF DO I CARE!!

[ReviewGame]

compitition is everywhere, I think growth only comes from competition, that a totally bs

[westlock]

Then instead of excellence, students should aspire to mediocrity?