sylvan8798:
circuitrider:
I know what you’re trying to say but I don’t buy it. Sentient beings don’t operate in complete silos (although they may feel as if they do.) They’re constantly getting feed back from bosses and clients and other professionals. If they don’t, their output will eventually suffer. Nice try, but the saying, “No man is an island.” probably applies here.
I think it really just comes down to learning something without the formal process of teachers, classrooms, etc. One of the purposes of college is supposed to be for the student to learn how to learn on their own. Many of us have to (or should) continue learning throughout our lives, but without the benefit of formal instruction.
But, how do you know when you’ve really achieved competence in something? Do you give yourself a quiz? There must be a way of talking about self-learning that acknowledges that it’s an organic process.