A small handful of unique individuals winning a contest and then improving themselves using a support structure is universities. It is just a less structured institution. Although, I don't know much about Thiels Fellowship.
I'm not sure I can even have a discussion with someone who legitimately thinks a nationally recognized organization, funded directly by the public, with federal loans being used by millions to take part in a publicly funded organization, can somehow be compared in terms of organized structure to a guy who gives some 40 kids a bunch of money and tells them to go do something with it.
Re:Peter Thiel's Dropout Club
by wodenokoto on Monday February 09, 2015 @09:31AM
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He also organizes internship and mentors hip programs, but don't let that get in your way.
You may be on to something. I just stopped by a few high schools and all of the counselors were talking to me about how they develop their curriculum around trying to get their students ready for theil's fellowship institution.
I personally agree with the political statement being made, but regardless of our opinions on the political motivations, I think you would be hard press to find someone that thinks this is a suggestion we should stop sending kids to college and instead throw money at them and tell them to help the world.