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Peter Drucker

When a subject becomes totally obsolete we make it a required course.

Education

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Peter Drucker is pointing out the irony that schools often force students to study topics that are no longer useful or relevant in real life. Instead of removing outdated subjects, education systems sometimes make them mandatory, which can waste time and resources.

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