Because an educated, critical-thinking society who&#x27;s members are good at communication is better for everyone.  &quot;Just learn to make money&quot; is a great way to stagnate progress. What is the point in all of the advances in productivity, technology, and culture if we just decide that it isn&#x27;t worth it to actually provide the benefits to everyone, and instead send our young adults off to just learn a trade because &quot;it&#x27;s too expensive&quot; to expand our higher education system to everyone and create a better world.