College Education In Dystopian Literature

This seems to be a common feature in dystopian novels. This is to say, societies in books such as Anthem, Brave New World, and City of Ember all seem to revolve around a system in which careers are assigned by random or by leaders deemed more intelligent than the rest of the population and any resistance to the pre-established traditions results in exile. Systems such as these would pose a problem for our society since one's perceived intelligence or capability is vital for their lifelong success. Intelligence is not able to be accurately recorded as quantitative data, but rather it is qualitative data that is interpreted differently depending on the observer. Albert Einstein once stated, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” (Quora.com). Miko from The Wind Singer is an incredibly accomplished tailor, being able to
As shown by Miko’s life experiences in Aramanth, job positions held and scores on tests should not be the sole basis for determining a person’s intelligence or worth.
Having discussed what determines the worth of an “education” and the benefits of a college education, one might ask if their college choice really matters. The choice of college is important because it can lead to a network of intelligent friends and colleagues that one can