Scenarios about 'credentialism'
The social phenomenon where formal qualifications, degrees, and certifications are increasingly required for employment or professional advancement, often beyond what job tasks actually demand. Credentialism emerged prominently in industrialized societies during the 20th century as education systems expanded and professions established standardized entry requirements. In alternate history scenarios, different educational paradigms or qualification systems could significantly alter social mobility, class structures, and technological innovation pathways.
What If The PhD Degree Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Doctor of Philosophy degree never emerged as the pinnacle of academic achievement, radically transforming higher education, scientific progress, and knowledge specialization.