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Joshua Flapan, Author's Page
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Meet Joshua, a highly skilled writer whose literary prowess is sure to captivate and enthrall readers.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in History from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He is forty years old and lives in Boca Raton, FL.
Joshua has written three other books, including New Direction. The books include Innocent and Executed, New Direction, THE NON VIOLENT MOVEMENT: PRESENT DAY NONVOLENT REVOLUTION, Education Mania, Is a University the New Doctor?
and Is Modern Prohibition a Repeat of Alcohol Restrictions? For the black markets of drugs, prostitution, guns, sanctions, immigration, and gambling?
The current book New Direction has been previously published. Like his other books, he used many sources for New Direction, including the Internet, books, and TV.
All his research books are written in APA style and he uses television sources as well. Joshua's research books are not mere stories, but rather immersive experiences that transport readers to uncharted territories of possibilities. With his unique style and captivating, Joshua's works are certain to engage and leave a lasting impression on his audience.
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There are alternatives to college, and you don’t have to attend university to get a job. My research found that many college graduates were unemployed and underemployed. Even some physicians were unemployed, and they had trouble getting residency. They end up on the food stamp lines and some homeless.
Hopefully, college to nothing, apprentices, precision education, getting rid of the dissertation, allowing teenage labor, and getting rid of the school bus. It will prevent another lost generation of college grads from being on the food stamp line.
Also, it will allow the university to do its goals and professors to do research. Therefore, you will get full degree benefits if you attend college.
Joshua's interview about his book Education Mania
19-07-2024
1. Your book delves into the societal impact of the perception that college degrees are crucial for attaining middle-class status, a belief often likened to the significance of marriage. What societal factors have contributed to this belief, and how has it evolved over time, shaping our collective understanding of education and social mobility?
The government has been promoting college and telling students to go to college. They go to college thinking that they are getting a good job when they are not. This is often due to the bandwagon effect. In this social phenomenon, individuals adopt certain behaviors or beliefs because others are doing so, leading to a widespread perception that a college degree is necessary for success.
2. You argue that many college graduates face underemployment or unemployment, similar to ex-convicts adjusting to the real world. Could you elaborate on your challenges in transitioning from college to the workforce?
You have grades and lectures in college, a different reality from society. Many colleges need help prepping their students for the real world, and universities are good at researching.
3. In your view, is the high cost of university education justified, especially considering the financial burdens it places on students and families?
No, it is not. Students are wasting their money, and the student loan debt is 1.7 trillion in America. Instead, they can train professors as apprentices.
4. The book discusses a scandal involving dissertations and universities. What insights did you uncover about academic integrity and the pressures within academia?
There is a pressing need for academic integrity in higher education. Cheating and the emergence of diploma mills are detrimental to the credibility of our educational institutions. We must uphold academic integrity standards to ensure a college education's value.
5. You suggest alternatives to traditional university education, such as apprenticeships and precision education. How can these alternatives address the current challenges facing college graduates?
Apprenticeships can be a viable alternative to traditional college education. They allow students to work with someone they know and train under an experienced master, providing practical skills and real-world experience. This can be more beneficial than a college education in specific fields, such as nursing, engineering, and psychology, where the focus is on specific skills rather than a broad range of subjects.
6. What reforms do you propose for the current university system to better align with the needs of students and employers?
Reforms for the university can help it fulfill its mission of producing professors, and you don’t need the college except if you want to participate in its goals of public service, private industry, and other research endeavors. They won’t get jobs except for physicians and professors. 'College to nothing' is a term used to describe a situation where a college education does not lead to meaningful employment, and the proposed reforms aim to prevent such outcomes. College shouldn’t get a job because the unemployment rate of some college grads are more than the non college grads.
7. You emphasize the necessity of a doctorate in specific fields to fully benefit from a college degree. How can prospective students navigate this requirement in a changing job market?
They shouldn’t go to college unless they want to be a professor, pharmacist, and physician
8. Could you share any personal experiences or anecdotes that shaped your views on higher education and its role in society?
I went to Florida Atlantic University and majored in history. I didn’t get a job, so I decided to research. I enjoyed research but didn’t have the requirements to be a professor. It would be best if you usually had a doctorate to be a professor. I had the training of a friend and mentor, Dr. Jackson, a professor at Lynn University.
9. Your research highlights the disparities between academic qualifications and job market demands. What steps can policymakers take to bridge this gap?
They can reduce the size of the Department of Education and, for example, eliminate the school bus. They can also reduce college to nothing in the charter and fund apprenticeships over education.
10. What feedback have you received from readers and experts regarding your thesis? Have there been any surprising reactions or insights from your audience?
Most of the audience likes my book, but marketing is challenging. There is usually no money in books, and most of the audience likes the book. However, the book needs editing. I got a five-star review.
11. Looking forward, how do you envision the future of higher education, particularly in terms of accessibility, affordability, and relevance to societal needs?
Higher Education for future generations should be irrelevant. You can train professors as apprentices and make medicine free for physicians. Like the academic code, the convict code has no relevance to anything. There should be 20,000 professors in America and they should be paid between 250,000 and 400,000 dollars a year. Also, allow child labor and have a constitutional amendment allowing it.
People who will want a revolution will want to read the book. The current system of government has failed and needs a new direction.
It will inspire you to expand your mind about war powers and the possibility of wanting a parliamentary system.
We could have a strong Prime Minister and a weak president.
Joshua's interview about his book
New Direction
21-10-2024
1. In New Direction, you outline significant failures in the American system, particularly how it impacts young graduates. What specific examples from your research illustrate these failures, and why should they matter to teens today?
The issues that would matter to young graduates are climate change, immigration, wars, guns, and abortion. You have people fighting over these issues every day and it hurts the economic well-being of America., and teens of voting age should care because these issues affect their children and grandchildren.
2. You make a compelling case for a parliamentary system. If you could highlight one major advantage over the current U.S. model that would resonate with young voters, what would it be, and how would it empower their voices?
You can eliminate poor leaders faster, and polls count more than in this system. You can have snap elections, and you could have more flexibility. In the current US system, no president has been removed from office other than resignation or not trying to run for election.
3. You discuss the potential of a constitutional convention. If you were to host a “youth summit” at this convention, what pressing issues would you want to see debated, and how could young people influence the outcomes?
Youth could talk about immigration, guns, abortion, and any issue under the sun
4. You emphasize the long absence of formal war declarations. How do you think this trend affects the future of young Americans, and what role should they play in demanding accountability from their leaders?
It is not good to go to war without a declaration of war, and no war has been won since World War 2. Politicians try to win the war, and they haven’t. Even the war on Terror, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, was a failure. You should do the charter and don’t think people in secret should act Kings and go to war without a declaration.
5. Your book highlights the culture war's impact on governance. Can you share a specific example of how cultural issues have stalled important legislation? How can young people bridge these divides to push for progress?
Some cultural issues, such as abortion, guns, and immigration, have stalled legislation from passing. Young people can bridge these divides by voting for governors, state reps, and senators to start the convention.
6. You advocate for enhanced public engagement. If you were to create a campaign aimed at getting young people involved in politics, what innovative strategies or platforms would you use to capture their interest?
The platforms that I would use to capture their interests would be social media platforms, and that change and a world parliamentary assembly will help their economic well-being with the planet and climate change.
7. You draw on powerful historical nonviolent movements. Which movement do you think offers the most relevant lessons for today’s youth, and how can they apply those lessons to their activism?
One of the most powerful nonviolent movements was Dr. King during the 50’s and the 60s. By using nonviolence to support a constitutional convention 2/3 of the states to call it, and ¾ of the states to call it.
8. In addressing conflicts like those in the Middle East and Ukraine, what fresh diplomatic strategies do you propose? How can young activists support these approaches in their communities and online?
A propose a Middle East peace conference, and an international conference to end the wars. You can create a Palestinian State and Kurdistan in the Middle East. You can make the Middle East like the European Union. Young activists can vote for the proper officials to make the change.
9. If your vision for a new direction were realized, what would success look like in five years for young Americans if your vision for a new direction were realized? Can you paint a picture of what their future might hold
They would live in a country without a culture war, and without war. They will not have to fight and die for overseas battles that they can’t win.
10. Critics might argue that your proposals could lead to instability. How do you counter those fears, and what examples from other countries show that meaningful change can occur without chaos?
It wouldn’t lead to instability, and this system is not working at all. You have to much chaos in this system. You had South Africa and Northern Ireland make change without violence.
