Should You Still Go to College? An AI-Era Take

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main message of this framework for thinking about college in the AI era?

   1. The right college decision depends on your goals, debt, and what alternatives you'd pursue
   2. College is always worth it because employers still prefer graduates
   3. College is always a bad investment because AI can replace most jobs
   4. You should always choose a trade school instead of college

2. Which type of college major is described as 'aging well' in this framework?

   1. majors that focus primarily on memorization
   2. Majors that combine domain knowledge with AI skills like bioinformatics or computational linguistics
   3. Pure majors that AI easily replicates
   4. Only humanities majors because they require human creativity

3. What should someone consider if they're interested in a 'pure major' that AI can perform?

   1. They should avoid college entirely
   2. They need a clear plan for what they'll do beyond the major itself
   3. It will definitely lead to a high-paying job
   4. AI won't affect that field for at least 50 years

4. Which of the following is listed as a credible alternative to the traditional four-year college path?

   1. Taking out a large loan to start a business
   2. Apprenticeships, bootcamps, and self-directed learning
   3. Getting a job at a fast food restaurant
   4. Waiting until you're 30 to start your career

5. What is 'optionality' in the context of this college decision framework?

   1. Narrowing your focus to a single job
   2. Being forced to choose one career for life
   3. Only having one option after graduation
   4. Keeping your future choices open by developing flexible skills

6. What is an 'alternative credential' according to this framework?

   1. A participation trophy
   2. A high school diploma
   3. A traditional four-year degree from a university
   4. A certificate, bootcamp completion, or demonstrated skill that isn't a traditional degree

7. What does the 'Try it!' exercise in this framework ask learners to do?

   1. Create a business plan for a startup
   2. Write a one-page memo to their future self explaining their choice and why they made it
   3. Memorize key terms from the lesson
   4. Fill out a college application immediately

8. A student wants to study art history because they love the subject. Based on this framework, what should they also consider?

   1. That they should drop out immediately
   2. That art history is immune to AI disruption
   3. Nothing - passion is all that matters
   4. How they'll use the degree in a job market where AI can analyze and categorize art

9. If someone chooses to go to college primarily to build professional connections, what does the framework recommend?

   1. They need to major in business only
   2. They shouldn't go to college at all
   3. College will guarantee them a job through connections
   4. They should be honest with themselves about this motivation

10. Why does pairing domain knowledge with AI skills create majors that 'age well'?

    1. Because these majors are the easiest
    2. Because AI cannot learn any domain knowledge
    3. Because employers refuse to hire people with only AI skills
    4. Because it combines what AI can't do alone with what AI does well, creating unique value

11. The framework emphasizes that the amount of debt you might take on should factor into your college decision. Why?

    1. Because large debt limits your future options and must be weighed against potential benefits
    2. You should borrow as much as possible
    3. Debt doesn't affect career choices
    4. Debt is always bad regardless of the career

12. Why does the framework suggest revisiting your college decision memo after six months?

    1. To submit it as part of a college application
    2. To check if your thinking has evolved and to hold yourself accountable
    3. Because the framework requires it for a grade
    4. To see if your handwriting has changed

13. Which best captures the focus of "Should You Still Go to College? An AI-Era Take"?

    1. It explains how to bake bread and pastries at home.
    2. It centers on return on investment, optionality, alternative credential.
    3. It focuses on hardware repair and soldering circuits.
    4. It is mainly about marketing strategies for retail stores.

14. What is the responsible stance toward disclosing AI help?

    1. Hide any AI use so the work looks more impressive.
    2. Claim full credit without mentioning any tools used.
    3. Refuse to answer if anyone asks how the work was made.
    4. Be honest about how AI was used so others can judge the work fairly.

15. Which statement is most consistent with the material?

    1. Experts agree that no one should think about this issue.
    2. The topic has no bearing on day-to-day decisions.
    3. College is no longer a default-good decision, but it's also not a default-bad one.
    4. Every claim about this subject has been proven wrong.