The popular narrative that AI will destroy higher education is flawed. Like past technologies, AI will serve as a complement, not a substitute, for skilled individuals. It will amplify the value of college graduates, who learn how to use such tools effectively, while the core benefits of college—peer networks and credentialing—remain irreplaceable.
To truly understand a potential partner, look at their friends. A person is a "mashup" of their closest companions. The caliber of their friends in terms of kindness, social behavior, and success is a fantastic and often overlooked indicator of who your partner really is and how they will act in the long run.
The absence of a male role model is the single biggest point of failure for boys. Boys who lose a father figure through death, abandonment, or divorce face drastically worse outcomes in education, income, and mental health compared to girls in similar situations.
While couples focus on values and affection, the most common source of relationship failure is economic strain. A lack of alignment on earning, spending, and financial priorities is more corrosive to a long-term partnership than infidelity or a lack of shared values. Openly discussing and aligning on money is critical for success.
Mothers shouldn't be alarmed when their teenage sons become distant or difficult. This behavior is a natural instinct that facilitates the son's necessary separation from the family unit. The investment of love and effort during these years pays off, as the son almost always returns to a close relationship later.
Debating AI's impact on education is a distraction from the real crisis: the business model of elite universities. By creating artificial scarcity and raising tuition faster than inflation, they have become a "corrupt cartel." The solution isn't technological, but simple: admit significantly more students.