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Philosopher Warns Metrics Diminish True Value in Education

1/6/2026

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Philosopher C Thi Nguyen argues in his book that "value capture" makes people and institutions prioritize metrics over experiences.
He uses law school league tables to show how diverse philosophies become a single ranking.
Nguyen says this shift drives schools to chase rejection rates instead of quality, diverting resources from teaching.
He adds the obsession with measurable success pushes people toward salary or social media views rather than enriching experiences.

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Philosopher C Thi Nguyen argues in his book that "value capture" makes people and institutions prioritize metrics over experiences.
He uses law school league tables to show how diverse philosophies become a single ranking.
Nguyen says this shift drives schools to chase rejection rates instead of quality, diverting resources from teaching.
He adds the obsession with measurable success pushes people toward salary or social media views rather than enriching experiences.