Knowledge-age technology makes the value of physical goods, as well as services, depend increasingly on their knowledge content. The creation of knowledge through learning and the embodiment of knowledge in software now hold the keys to wealth. So far, most economists and politicians remain relatively clueless about this new economic reality. Many still claim that manufacturing is the essential core of a "competitive" economy. The truth is that software is the most important business in the modern world.
via wired.com
I think this ("software is the most important business in the modern world") is why I chose to go full time with HiDef rather than continue as a traditional teacher.
I miss teaching greatly, and I know that I'm on a crash course for something great in regards to my software design experience uniting with my passion for lightbulb-empowerment moments for teens.
If you have a passion for teaching/education, read the article and let me know if you agree with the contention that public education is "the last great bastion."
