Why do college/university professors feel the need to “dumb down” the information? (X-post from r/askreddit)
It depends on the school the more rigorous the college the more likely you cover the whole picture of an issue. You get what you pay for both in cost and the difficulty of getting in. If I was teaching at Failreject school number 5 I'd be dumbing it down.
The Short Answer
It depends on the school the more rigorous the college the more likely you cover the whole picture of an issue. You get what you pay for both in cost and the difficulty of getting in. If I was teaching at Failreject school number 5 I'd be dumbing it down. If I was teaching at an Ivy League I'd be delving into the complexities of institutional development during regime changes occurring as side effects of civil wars versus revolutions.
Analysis
Key Concepts: School, teaching, depends
This explanation focuses on school, teaching, depends and spans 78 words across 4 sentences. The depth is typical for Society questions (category average: 72 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “It depends on the school the more rigorous the college the more likely you cover the whole picture of an issue.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 4 connected points.
How This Compares in Society
Ranked #187 of 500 Society questions by answer depth (top 38%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why college/university professors feel the need to "dumb down" the information? (x-post from r/askreddit)?
It depends on the school the more rigorous the college the more likely you cover the whole picture of an issue. You get what you pay for both in cost and the difficulty of getting in. If I was teaching at Failreject school number 5 I'd be dumbing it…
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This is an above-average answer at 78 words, ranked #187 of 500 Society questions by depth. The key concepts covered are school, teaching, depends.
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The explanation uses direct explanation across 78 words. It is categorized under Society and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.