The time has come to revolutionize our education system by replacing traditional school, college, university and Ph.D. programs with a more modern, skill-focused approach driven by artificial intelligence, virtual technology, and interactive tools. This proposed shift represents a radical departure from the current educational model.

The current education model, spanning from primary education to university, has lost its relevance and become counterproductive. These educational institutions are no longer aligned with the education requirements of the third decade of the 21st century; instead, they hinder the potential of students.

The outdated hierarchy of educational institutions, from primary school to college and university, requires a replacement with a new model of education. Universities, in particular, should immediately be reoriented.

Historically, education systems were designed to serve two objectives: the enlightenment of students and society in general, and skill development. Skill development was the ultimate goal of all educational courses and degrees. Think of doctors, engineers, lawyers, teachers, and other professionals in any field of the education system. However, skill development used to be achieved through long, tedious, and inefficient educational systems that have persisted for many centuries.

However, in 21st century and particularly during its 3rd decade, the enlightenment of students and individuals in society, can continue after fulfilling basic requirements such as reading, writing, learning, basic math, and computer skills. The process of continuous enlightenment always depend on social, economic, political, and institutional structures and the ethos of society, along with scientific and technological advancements.

Whereas, the skill development process, which currently begins after completing a course or degree programme, can now start during the early stages of the new education system. This is made possible by the exponential unfolding of scientific and technological developments, which have also transformed the DNA of the children in the post-internet era.

In this context, there is no longer a need for current degree programmes, including the 5-year M.B.B.S and 4-year B.E. Medical students can acquire basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry within a period of 6 months using advanced technologies, including simulations, which offer a superior learning experience compared to outdated methods.

There is no necessity to read extensive volumes of anatomy and physiology books anymore. Furthermore, they can also gain proficiency in clinical medicine within 12 to 18 months, utilizing the assistance of state-of-the-art gadgets that far surpass centuries-old, outdated methods. PhD degrees, in particular, have become entirely obsolete.

The new technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality and virtual technologies etc., have the potential to revolutionize education, making it more accessible, personalized, and effective and achieve objectives........

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