No one is arguing whether a student has the right to enrol in a course, or piss money up the wall for whatever purpose they see fit. So it is not about rights ok.....
The question you should be more concerned with, is what purpose is served, either to the advancement of scientific discovery, or the furtherment of civilisation itself, that would interest an Institution such as Harvard with a course on an individual pop star?
Institutions such as Harvard don't just charge tuition fees. They are also publicly and privately funded. A citizen taxpayer toiling away with a full time job, working 50 odd hours a week is going to feel a lot differently about the allocation of his taxes to an institution that is at the cutting edge of technology and science because he gets a dividend out of that. Be it consumer products to make life easier or the society generally.
But an institution that schedules its resources for something like a TS course chose to do that instead of funding and housing say a STEM's course. Hence, diminishes the value of the institution and peoples faith in it. It knowingly cheapens its own value to society.
So people are free to blow their dough however they see fit but it is a social responsibility as much as a right to comment or have a say in a public institution. But hey, you're 74 so you knew that right?
Oh, well I’m glad you can see my point that the article was about why an institution like Harvard would sully its internationally acclaimed academic reputation with such a pointless course and not about students right to enrol in it.
Your initial comment was somewhat ambiguous to the fact. So too were your subsequent remarks of a bipartisan political nature.
That aside and the apparent conflicting views expressed, I appreciate you clarifying that you supported the premise of the article after all.
I’m not sure that the Taylor Swift course is woke. I think it’s more likely that Harvard, and others, see falling enrollment as a threat and are looking for ways to mitigate that. I wonder what the acceptance criteria would be for this course, ability to secure a loan substantial to pay for it?
Well Buddy! Happy Birthday...to be honest...I wouldn't pay $80000 for a pop culture course but hey...at this time in World Culture letting people do their thing as long as its not hurting or infringing anyone else's rights Im all for...there's too many world leaders trying to bring back slavery. Pardon me if I was rude.
Anyone who runs after or studies Taylor Swift is deranged. Very mediocre "singer" boring repetative "songs", and from her facial expression not a very nice person. TikTok and the like should be banned to protect the morons out there.
Paul. Seriously. I'm not a Taylor Swift fan either but WHY are you demonizing me because I believe its anyone's RIGHT if they want to…in my opinion…throw away $80000 on a Taylor Swift college course? A VERY UN-INTELLIGENT man and his followers are hell bent on tearing up America and you're hating me because Im only doing what Jesus said: ‘Judge ye not that ye be not judge. ' Seriously dude…are you that full of hate because I can't believe you are THAT stupid.
Nothing to do with hate, just despair at the low level of intellect of so many. What is the World coming coming to? Also taking up university space for trash when it could be put to much better use.
I agree with you and pardon me if I was rude. You are one of the SANE ones but save your emotional energy for things worth your energy for all we know some ill person might have posted that just to sabotage HARVARD...AND...there are kids whose parents have more gold than sense and if you DONT have to work
for your gold, a course on a gilded Pop Princess might be the course your parents will pay for just to brag their child is at HARVARD. Have a peaceful weekend.
Its as simple as you want to make it. Its called CHOICE. You MAGA'S don't understand the concept. You want to DICTATE according to YOUR DICTIMS. Control your own life, Leave mine alone.
No one is arguing whether a student has the right to enrol in a course, or piss money up the wall for whatever purpose they see fit. So it is not about rights ok.....
The question you should be more concerned with, is what purpose is served, either to the advancement of scientific discovery, or the furtherment of civilisation itself, that would interest an Institution such as Harvard with a course on an individual pop star?
Institutions such as Harvard don't just charge tuition fees. They are also publicly and privately funded. A citizen taxpayer toiling away with a full time job, working 50 odd hours a week is going to feel a lot differently about the allocation of his taxes to an institution that is at the cutting edge of technology and science because he gets a dividend out of that. Be it consumer products to make life easier or the society generally.
But an institution that schedules its resources for something like a TS course chose to do that instead of funding and housing say a STEM's course. Hence, diminishes the value of the institution and peoples faith in it. It knowingly cheapens its own value to society.
So people are free to blow their dough however they see fit but it is a social responsibility as much as a right to comment or have a say in a public institution. But hey, you're 74 so you knew that right?
I agree with you totally. To each their own no matter how stupidly un important it may seem to me. Its their money
Oh, well I’m glad you can see my point that the article was about why an institution like Harvard would sully its internationally acclaimed academic reputation with such a pointless course and not about students right to enrol in it.
Your initial comment was somewhat ambiguous to the fact. So too were your subsequent remarks of a bipartisan political nature.
That aside and the apparent conflicting views expressed, I appreciate you clarifying that you supported the premise of the article after all.
I'd look sideways with narrowed eyes at anyone that told me they're harvard "educated".
I’m not sure that the Taylor Swift course is woke. I think it’s more likely that Harvard, and others, see falling enrollment as a threat and are looking for ways to mitigate that. I wonder what the acceptance criteria would be for this course, ability to secure a loan substantial to pay for it?
PROFESSOR NEEDS FIRED! KICKED OUT OF THE UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 NOW!!!!
Hilarious. Taylor Swift is the epitome of conquest capitalism.😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
And to think, people actually pay money for that. Usually mama and daddy’s hard earn money.
If someone wants to pay $80000 to study TAYLOR SWIFT that's their money and their business. Mind your own.
Turning 72 in December… for-what that’s worth. ;0) YOU Made a “Pro Taylor Swift” comment… Ha ha ha
Well Buddy! Happy Birthday...to be honest...I wouldn't pay $80000 for a pop culture course but hey...at this time in World Culture letting people do their thing as long as its not hurting or infringing anyone else's rights Im all for...there's too many world leaders trying to bring back slavery. Pardon me if I was rude.
No worries. Have a nice day!
Pretty dopey , it’s NOT That Simple, comment! Bless your little heart… ;0)
Little Tim. Play with your kindergarten friends. Im 74 years old...Im not interested in your Baby Food thoughts.
Anyone who runs after or studies Taylor Swift is deranged. Very mediocre "singer" boring repetative "songs", and from her facial expression not a very nice person. TikTok and the like should be banned to protect the morons out there.
Paul. Seriously. I'm not a Taylor Swift fan either but WHY are you demonizing me because I believe its anyone's RIGHT if they want to…in my opinion…throw away $80000 on a Taylor Swift college course? A VERY UN-INTELLIGENT man and his followers are hell bent on tearing up America and you're hating me because Im only doing what Jesus said: ‘Judge ye not that ye be not judge. ' Seriously dude…are you that full of hate because I can't believe you are THAT stupid.
Nothing to do with hate, just despair at the low level of intellect of so many. What is the World coming coming to? Also taking up university space for trash when it could be put to much better use.
I agree with you and pardon me if I was rude. You are one of the SANE ones but save your emotional energy for things worth your energy for all we know some ill person might have posted that just to sabotage HARVARD...AND...there are kids whose parents have more gold than sense and if you DONT have to work
for your gold, a course on a gilded Pop Princess might be the course your parents will pay for just to brag their child is at HARVARD. Have a peaceful weekend.
Accepted. Having worked with the Queen of England, plus met Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev, it is depressing how trivial the mindset of many is today.
Why would anyone want to study Taylor Swift? Why study trash? There are a lot of mentally ill out tgere.
How long this course lasts after Taylor gets married and pregnant?..ha..ha
You too.
Its as simple as you want to make it. Its called CHOICE. You MAGA'S don't understand the concept. You want to DICTATE according to YOUR DICTIMS. Control your own life, Leave mine alone.
Actually, we're just having a laugh. Calm down.
My middle name is Calm.
No, your middle name is Prat.
Ah you are a Dumbocrat, that explains everything. Poor thing.
This is a great Common Sense take. I appreciate it! Peace.