Ep 70: How to Fix Competitive Exams
Episode description
India's system of competitive entrance exams is broken. There is too much pressure on kids and their families -- and we don't even get the best outcomes.
Welcome to Episode 70 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.
In this episode, Amit and Ajay discuss what's broken about the system. What can we do to make the current system work better? What can we do to attack the root cause and build a better world for the generations to come? Listen in!
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:00 Packaging 00:13 Intro: A Multiple Choice Question! 01:03 Chapter 1: The Problem With Competitive Exams 03:56 Chapter 2: The Meritocracy Lie 11:39 Chapter 3: Coaching Classes are Not the Problem 15:47 Chapter 4: Ajay’s Three-Part Solution 26:36 Chapter 5: Free the Colleges! 34:02 Chapter 6: The Lottery Proposal 43:24 Chapter 7: The Root Cause 49:00 Chapter 8: Ajay’s advice For Parents and Students 50:38 Chapter 9: Recommendations
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