That's... not right.

It's not right that the newer generations learn less than their predecessors, it's not right that essential knowledge of the workings behind most things are swept to the side in favor of programs and machines that can do it for you. It's not right that those who actually know the math and science behind the workings of different industries and fields have to compete with those who get by with what essentially are calculators (You know what they called that in my schools? CHEATING); and that those who have rely on their machine assistants get positions they do not deserve. And let me tell you, it's not healthy either. Not for society, not for individuals, and not for the arts of knowledge.

As for TB, the "one-size-fits-all" plan for education doesn't seem right either. I see something very similar (If not the same) in the California educational system, and in other parts of the US as well. Each person should learn what they wish, to accomplish whatever path they want to follow in life. Yes, there are the basics that everyone must learn, but by the time you finish middle school, you usually finish learning those. After that, it's time to specialise.
While we can guess and hope on what the future might be and bring, noone really knows for sure. It's nice to be prepared, but to think that you can prepare them for all possible industries and/or arts is ridiculous and impossible. What will be, will be, Que sera and all that. Besides, there's nothign saying people can't change their paths in life if they wish to follow a different one after all. We can make the choice.

Personally, I see no reason why arts and industry can't coincide, but that's for another thread (or blog).