Author: Robert Humphreys

Robert Humphreys is a retired scientist and former recruiter for engineering and research roles in the U.S., Europe, and China.

Letter to the Editor: We Are Paying a Big Price for Bubble Wrapping the Next Generation

Editor’s Note: The following essay was submitted in response to Jared Gould’s Top of Mind column, “Young Americans Are Right to Be Angry—But Their Education Keeps the Cycle of Frustration Going,” published on August 21, 2025. Sorry for the late response, but I’ve been away from the web, visiting relatives and hiking. I read your […]

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Letter to the Editor: The Real Threat to Grads Isn’t AI—It’s College

Editor’s Note: The following is a response to Jared Gould’s recent piece, “Welcome to the Unemployment Line, Graduate.” The author—a retired scientist and former recruiter for engineering and research roles in the U.S., Europe, and China—offers a critical perspective on the current higher education model and shares a more optimistic view of how young people […]

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