Group 1 - The core argument of the article revolves around the critique of elite education, highlighting that it produces intelligent individuals lacking in self-awareness and personal fulfillment [5][6][21] - The author, William Deresiewicz, emphasizes that the situation regarding elite education has worsened over the past decade, with acceptance rates at top universities like Stanford and Harvard dropping from approximately 7-8% to around 4% [6][7] - The impact of social media and the COVID-19 pandemic on students' mental health is discussed, indicating that these factors have exacerbated issues related to anxiety, loneliness, and self-worth among young people [7][8] Group 2 - Deresiewicz argues that students need unstructured time to explore their interests and passions, which is essential for developing a sense of self and understanding what is truly important to them [9][10] - The article discusses the importance of allowing young people to make choices and learn from their mistakes, suggesting that this process is crucial for personal growth and developing a deeper understanding of life [15][19] - The author critiques the current educational system for prioritizing utilitarian outcomes over meaningful experiences, which leads to a lack of fulfillment and a sense of disconnection among students [22][23] Group 3 - The discussion includes the role of humanities and liberal arts in education, arguing that these fields are vital for exploring human meaning and purpose, and should not be diminished in favor of more practical disciplines [24][26] - Deresiewicz highlights the increasing value of human skills in the age of AI, suggesting that emotional intelligence, creativity, and interpersonal skills are irreplaceable and essential for future success [25][26] - The article concludes with a call for a reevaluation of educational priorities, advocating for a balance between practical skills and the exploration of human experience and values [22][24]

Group 1 - The year 2025 is anticipated to be transformative for Chinese universities, emphasizing the need for strategic agility to seize opportunities for transformation [2][3] - The "University 2025" initiative aims to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on academic disciplines and the implications for innovative talent cultivation [3] - The first annual development conference for humanities disciplines, co-hosted by Renmin University of China and Soochow University, focused on the mission and responsibilities of humanities in the context of cultural strength [3][4] Group 2 - The humanities face a crisis in their ability to interpret the world, with scholars becoming increasingly specialized and less engaged in public discourse [4][5] - The overlapping of historical experiences and contemporary challenges complicates the discourse, as scholars struggle to address the realities of significant global changes [5][7] - The rise of AI poses challenges to the humanities, with concerns about the potential replacement of creative writing and the need for humanities scholars to redefine their research boundaries [7][8] Group 3 - The humanities are experiencing a loss of core humanistic values and concerns, leading to a disconnection from public identity and the inability to respond to global changes [6][8] - There is a call to reaffirm humanistic values and explore ways to re-enchant the world, countering the trend of toolization in new humanities [8][9] - Emphasizing the importance of worldview and methodology, the humanities must establish deeper connections with the world to remain relevant [8][9]

以下文章来源于后浪研究所 ，作者许嘉婧、薇薇子 后浪研究所 . 优绩主义的尽头没有绝对的胜利者，那些名校最为优秀的毕业⽣，却可能是最焦虑的⼀群⼈⸺他们时常觉得， 世 界好像⼀个巨⼤的仓⿏轮，⾃⼰被逼着不停奔跑，却总感觉还在原地踏步，找不到⾏动的意义。 图源《⽆法成为野兽的我们》 早在2015年，《优秀的绵⽺》就曾预⽰过这种未来⸺这本书出⾃威廉·德雷谢维奇（William Deresiewicz）， 彼时在美国引起了巨⼤反响。在常⻘藤盟校待了20多年后，他辞去了⾃⼰的耶鲁⼤学的终⾝教职，他写到，我们的 精英教育体系只培养出了⼀群"优秀的绵⽺"，这些学⽣们顺从地、⽼⽼实实向同⼀个⽅向前进， "他们懂得如 何做⼀名学⽣，却不知道如何思考。他们虽聪明、富有天分，却也充满焦虑、胆⼩怕事，对未来⼀⽚茫然，缺乏好 奇⼼和⽬标感。" 德雷谢维奇的洞察全部源于对精英教育体系的观察和亲⾝经历⸺他⼀共辗转过⾄少3个不同的专业。出⾝于⼀个 聚集"知识分⼦"的犹太家庭，本科他循规蹈矩选择了⽣物学和⼼理学的双学位项⽬，⼤学毕业后，他随⼤流申请 了法学院，⼜在最后节点放弃律师、去了新闻学院……但直到最后他才意识到真正能让⾃⼰快乐的是学习英 ...