A Propaganda That Could Ruin Lives: Education Is Not Important

“Education isn’t important anymore. Look at Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, they dropped out and became billionaires.” Is it true for the rest of us or is that just a selective myth we tell ourselves to glorify our complacency?

Do you know the hidden truth that nobody will tell you about these successful college dropouts? They weren’t just some random students who gave up on school. Elon Must went to UPenn, and Mark Zuckerberg is a Harvard dropout.

Noticed the pattern?

These well-known billionaires got into Ivy League Universities. Getting into these top institutions means that they already had an elite-level education. In other words, these “dropouts” did not reject education, they benefitted from it.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are the exceptions, not the standard we should live up to.

The claim that “education is not important” is not just a casual opinion. It’s a dangerous tool used by those in power to keep the oppressed from demanding better opportunities, to silence their ambitions before they can even begin. When people are convinced that education doesn’t matter, they stop striving for it, and that makes it easier for systems of inequality to remain unchallenged. Without education, the poor are left trapped in the cycle of capitalism with no real means of breaking free. Without education, many women are denied the knowledge and independence they need to escape patriarchy and claim their rightful place in society. Education is more than just textbooks and exams. It is the key to liberation, progress, and dignity. Yet, the tragedy is that we often end up falling for this lie and underestimate the only tool that could transform our lives.

While it’s true that formal education has its flaws, such as being expensive or relying on outdated systems in some countries, completely dismissing its value is harmful. Education should not be seen as a rigid path but as a tool that can be shaped to serve one’s future. The real focus should be on making education meaningful by choosing the right field, gaining practical and adaptable skills, and embracing lifelong learning. That is how education becomes not just a certificate but a foundation for growth and opportunity.

Education may not guarantee success, but the absence of it almost always guarantees struggle. The truth is, every lesson, every class, every book you have access to is a privilege that millions around the world can only dream of. While some see education as a burden, for others it’s a locked door they may never get to open. So instead of dismissing it, be grateful for the education you have, because what feels ordinary to you is the very opportunity someone else is praying for.

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