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Re:Survey shows people no longer believe working hard will l... by lotsofpulp on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @10:35AM (#27516097)
> You don't need to be an elite to have access to the critical material, you just need the desire to pursue it.

For most children and teenagers, this desire is at least partly a function of one’s peers. Hence the premium placed on houses in certain school districts or neighborhoods.

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Re:Survey shows people no longer believe working hard will l... by bstar77 on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @12:42PM (#27517937)
That's pretty much the point I was making. The whole community has to buy into the value of education. If you are getting harassed by your peers because you are reading a book for enjoyment, you are likely going to stop.
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Re:Survey shows people no longer believe working hard will l... by lotsofpulp on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @01:33PM (#27518678)
My intention was to point out that “you just need the desire to pursue it” is often not just a “you” problem, unfortunately, since people are heavily influenced by their environment.
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