Jobs for future

In recent times, the market value of  a degree in a course which requires one to be good in mathematics, science, and engineering, has risen above all other subjects. 

Now a days, a degree in these technical subjects, in comparison to a degree in Humanities, art and literature, and history,  is much sought after, and governments in most of the world are encouraging students to take up these subjects. 

In Australian universities, fees for courses in STEM subjects, Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, are going down. This is good, but then fees for subjects which fall under humanities, history, the arts, literature, and philosophy are rising, which means less students would take up these subjects. These subjects are not considered market friendly, no job growth in these areas, as these are not demand areas.

And, we are preparing students for growing markets, to match the needs of employers.

So are we preparing students for future jobs, right? 

But what future are we talking about? 

Are we talking of workers, or the next generation of leaders and citizens of a global world, a world which is continually going towards an uncertain future? 

We need poetry, arts, literature, to make sense of this future?

We need history to understand what has happened, and what can happen, so we are not doomed to repeat the same mistakes.

Do we need philosophy? 

We need Engineers who are philosophers, and philosophers, who can be Engineers! 

Engineers, who are poets, and poets  who can be Engineers!!!