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Do It Yourself (DIY) University

To master a subject or trade read the text books in one's own way in one's own time in one's own home or practice with tools and save the unbelievably high cost of university tuition. The printing press makes this possible.

Topics: High cost college tuition
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    James Zhang 30+

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    Sep 25 2012: Isn't this already called KhanAcademy and Wikipedia?
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      Fritzie Reisner 100+

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      Sep 25 2012: Libraries/books, internships and apprenticeships, observing and listening...
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        James Zhang 30+

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        Sep 25 2012: Pretty much what the internet already is, unless the topic is talking about a school on how to do the DIY
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