Buisness of Education

The Business of Education

What is education? Or simply, what is being educated?

Is education holding a degree from a university? Or perhaps, education is an enlightening experience.

The value and perception of education changes from culture to culture and from country to country. Some societies judge a person based on their academic certifications, some on a person’s credit rating. However, some value a person based on what they can deliver. Of course, no one prefers to hire a person without a certification or degree because they are somewhat proof about your knowledge and familiarity with a subject. But a degree/certification does not necessarily mean that you are best in the field or better than those not holding a certification. There are many examples of this such as Einstein, Bill Gates, Steve jobs and list can go on. These people were successful not because of degrees they held but due to the creativity they held.

Unfortunately, the education systems of many countries have been designed to restrict creativity and out of the box thinking. Nearly the whole goal of the conventional education system is to obtain the degree even if it comes at the cost of creativity and research. This kind of education system only produces skilled labour on pre-existing lines rather than inventors. True education would be to encourage research, creating artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and others.

The question arises that if the education system cannot develop the human mind then why have such an education system at all? Is it really just for a certification and stamp? We will soon explore the answer to that, but first, let’s look at the inception of educational institutes.  

Although initially, the idea of school/colleges was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between the learned and those who wish to learn. This should have been an ideal scenario, but things changed with time. Like a selfish man’s desire to control every natural resource, controlling human resources was no exception. Rather than focusing on facilitating the exchange of knowledge between Knowers and Learners, a formalised education system was introduced where the flow of knowledge from teachers was regulated based on the fee decided by a third party, in this case, the school/college administrators.

Most educational institutions in the US, India, and China, have a  “profit above all” model. This has led to continuous increases in education costs. However, countries like Germany, Denmark, and France focus on providing their people with a quality education supported by the state. To this point, Canadians and Americans tend to graduate with almost the same amount of debt, approximately $25,000 after 4-years for an undergraduate degree.

Knowers are the ones that define and form the soul of any educational institute. However, they often get less than 15% of your school/college tuition. Most of your schooling fees go to school management. This is just because they hold the licenses to print degrees and give them to you. One needs not discuss the quantum of corruption wherever licenses and government approvals are involved.  Also, if the teachers demand their due pay, they may be replaced by a sub-standard teacher and you do not have much choice to reject or change teachers assigned by your academic institution.

If you want good value for your money and acquire quality knowledge than you need, then connect with the right teacher directly. You can choose your Knower and get the most of their time and attention. They can teach you at the level and pace you need.

The LearnX app helps you connect directly with Knowers to learn what you want. Connect with others and learn together!

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Protein Rich food for Vegetarians

Daily recommend is 50gm of protein 

Food	Protein/100 Gm
Soyabean	68 gm
Oats	26 Gm
Peanut Butter	24.1 gm
Barely (Jaun)	23 gm
Walnuts	18 gm
Tofu Paneer	17.3 Gm
Kidney Beans / Black beans	15.5 gm
Coconut	13.2 gm
EGGS	12.6 gm
Green Peas	5.4 gm

Chemicals in Cosmetics, Paste, Soap , Shampoo and other FMCG products

Chemicals category as per adverse impact on us

LOW

L-1) Amodimethicone is an abbreviation of “amine-functionalized silicone,” AMINOETHYLAMINOPROPYLSILOXANE DIMETHYLSILOXANE COPOLYMER EMULSION

L-2) Dissodium EDTA (ETHYLENEDINITRILO) TETRA- DISODIUM SALT ACETIC ACID; ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO) TETRA-, DISODIUM SALT; DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE; DISODIUM EDETATE; DISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE; DISODIUM N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) GLYCINE] ; DISODIUM SALT ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO) TETRA-; EDETATE DISODIUM; GLYCINE, N,N 1,2ETHANEDIYLBIS [N (CARBOXYMETHYL) , DISODIUMSALT; N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL ) - DISODIUM SALT GLYCINE; N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) GLYCINE] DISODIUM SALT

L-3) Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), EDETIC ACID; CELON A; CELON ATH; CHEELOX; CHEELOX BF ACID; CHEMCOLOX 340; CLEWAT TAA; COMPLEXON II; EDATHAMIL; EDETIC ACID; EDTA ACID

L-4) Fluoride Ion , FLUORIDE; FLUORIDE ION (1-) ; FLUORIDE ION (F-) ; FLUORIDE (1-) ; FLUORINE ION (1-) ; HYDROFLUORIC ACID, ION (1-) ; PERFLUORIDE

L-5) Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium lauryl ether sulfate, Sodium laureth sulphate, Sodium lauryl ether sulphate, MONODODECYL ESTER SODIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID; SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE; SODIUM DODECYL SULPHATE; SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE; SODIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER; SULFURIC ACID MONODODECYL ESTER SODIUM SALT; SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; AI3-00356; AKYPOSAL SDS; AQUAREX ME; AQUAREX METHYL

Skin Irritant

L-6) Trideceth-10, PEG-10 TRIDECYL ETHER; POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 500 TRIDECYL ETHER; POLYOXYETHYLENE (10) TRIDECYL ETHER; TRIDETH-10

L-7) Caprylyl-glycol, 1,2-DIHYDROXYOCTANE; 1,2-OCTANEDIOL; 1,2-OCTYLENE GLYCOL; 1,2OCTANEDIOL; CAPRYL GLYCOL; OCTANE-1,2-DIOL

L-8) Sodium phytate, HEXAKIS (DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) HEXASODIUM SALT MYO-INOSITOL; HEXASODIUM SALT MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS (DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) ; MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS (DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) , HEXASODIUM SALT; MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS (DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) , SODIUM SALT; PHYTIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; SODIUM SALT PHYTIC ACID; HEXAKIS (DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) MYO-INOSITOL SODIUM SALT (9CI) ; INOSITOL HEXAPHOSPHATE SODIUM SALT; MYO-INOSITOL,

L-9) Glyceryl Sterate,  OCTADECANOIC ACID, ESTER WITH 1,2,3 PROPANETRIOL; SELF-EMULSIFYING GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE; STEARINE

L-10) Stearic Acid, N-OCTADECANOIC ACID; OCTADECANOIC ACID; 1-HEPTADECANECARBOXYLIC ACID; CENTURY 1240; CETYLACETIC ACID; DAR-CHEM 14; EMERSOL 120; EMERSOL 132; EMERSOL 150; FORMULA 300; GLYCON DP

 L-11) Cetyl Alcohol, 1-HEXADECANOL; CETANOL; HEXADECAN-1-OL; N-HEXADECYL ALCOHOL; PALMITYL ALCOHOL; ADOL; ADOL 52; ADOL 520; ADOL 54; ALCOHOL C-16; ATALCO C

L-12) Stearyl Alcohol, 1-OCTADECANOL; OCTADECAN-1-OL; ADOL 68; ALFOL 18; ATALCO S; CO-1895; CO-1897; CRODACOL-S; DECYL OCTYL ALCOHOL; DYTOL E-46; LOROL 28

L-13) Carbomer, CARBOMER 934; CARBOMER 934 P; CARBOMER 941; CARBOPOL 910; CARBOXYVINYLPOLYMER; CARBOMER 934; CARBOPOL 934; CARBOPOL 941

L-14) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, 2- (1-CARBOXYETHOXY) -1-METHYL-2-OXOETHYL ESTER SODIUM SALT OCTADECANOIC ACID; OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2 (1CARBOXYETHOXY) 1METHYL2OXOETHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2- (1-CARBOXYETHOXY) -1-METHYL-2-OXOETHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; SODIUM 2- (STEAROYLOXY) PROPIONATE; SODIUM 2-STEAROYLLACTATE; SODIUM SALT OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2- (1-CARBOXYETHOXY) -1-METHYL-2-OXOETHYL ESTER; SODIUM STEAROYL LACTATE; SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE; SODIUM STEARYL-2-LACTYLATE

L-15) Caprylic Acid, 1-HEPTANECARBOXYLIC ACID; N-OCTANOIC ACID; OCTANOIC ACID; OCTOIC ACID; OXTYLIC ACID; 1-HEPTANECARBOXYLIC ACID; C-8 ACID; HEXACID 898; KYSELINA KAPRYLOVA (CZECH) ; N-CAPRYLIC ACID; N-OCTOIC ACID

L-16) AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMMONIUM DODECYL SULPHATE; AMMONIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER; DODECYL AMMONIUM SULFATE; MONODODECYL ESTER AMMONIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID; NEOPON LAM; SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER, AMMONIUM SALT; AKYPOSAL ALS 33; AMMONIUM DODECYL SULFATE; AMMONIUM N-DODECYL SULFATE; CONCO SULFATE A; DODECYL AMMONIUM SULFATE

L-17) Glycol distearate, 1,2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER OCTADECANOIC ACID; ETHYLENE DIOCTADECANOATE; ETHYLENE DISTEARATE; ETHYLENE ESTER STEARIC ACID; ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE; OCTADECANOIC ACID, 1,2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER; OCTADECANOIC ACID, 1,2ETHANEDIYL ESTER; STEARIC ACID, ETHYLENE ESTER

Moderate

M-1) Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), DBPC; ADVASTAB 401; AGIDOL; AGIDOL 1; ALKOFEN BP; ANTIOXIDANT 29; ANTIOXIDANT 30; ANTIOXIDANT 4; ANTIOXIDANT 4K; ANTIOXIDANT KB; ANTRANCINE 8

 There may be possible link between BHT and cancer risk, asthma, and behavioral issues in children.

M-2) Methylparaben , 4-HYDROXY- METHYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; BENZOIC ACID, 4HYDROXY, METHYL ESTER; BENZOIC ACID, 4HYDROXY, METHYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; METHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; METHYL ESTER 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID; METHYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID

M-3) Propylene glycol, 1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE; 1,2-PROPANEDIOL; 2-HYDROXYPROPANOL; METHYLETHYL GLYCOL; PROPANE-1,2-DIOL; 1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE; 1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL; 1,2-PROPYLENGLYKOL (GERMAN) ; ALPHA-PROPYLENEGLYCOL; DOWFROST; METHYLETHYLENE GLYCOL

The acute oral toxicity of propylene glycol is very low, and large quantities are required to cause perceptible health damage in humans.

M-4) Polyethylene glycol (PEG), PEG-7

M-5) Titanium Dioxide, 1385RN 59; 1700 WHITE; 234DA; 500HD; 63B1 WHITE; A 200 (PIGMENT) ; A 330 (PIGMENT) ; A-FIL; A-FIL CREAM; A-FN 3; AEROLYST 7710

M-6) PEG-100, POLYOXYETHYLENE (100) MONOSTEARATE

M-7) Dimethicone, IMETHICONE COPOLYOL; DIMETHYL SILICONE; HIGHLY POLYMERIZED METHYL POLYSILOXANE; METHYL POLYSILOXANE; SILICONE L-45; DC 1664; DIMETHICONE 350; DIMETICONE; DOW CORNING 1664; MIRASIL DM 20; VISCASIL 5M

M-8) CAUSTIC SODA; CAUSTIC SODA; SODIUM HYDROXIDE; SODIUM HYDROXIDE; SODIUM HYDRATE; SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NA (OH) ) ; SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION; CAUSTIC SODA; HYDROXYDE DE SODIUM (FRENCH) ; LEWIS-RED DEVIL LYE; NATRIUMHYDROXID (GERMAN) ; NATRIUMHYDROXYDE (DUTCH) ; SODA LYE

M-9) TETRASODIUM EDTA, DETATE SODIUM; ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID TETRASODIUM SALT; GLYCINE, N,N 1,2ETHANEDIYLBIS [N (CARBOXYMETHYL) , TETRASODIUM SALT; GLYCINE, N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) -, TETRASODIUM SALT; N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYL BIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) GLYCINE, TETRASODIUM SALT; N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) - TETRASODIUM SALT GLYCINE; N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS [N- (CARBOXYMETHYL) GLYCINE] , TETRASODIUM SALT; SODIUM EDETATE; TETRASODIUM EDE TATE TETRAHYDRATE; TETRASODIUM EDETATE; TETRASODIUM EDETATE DIHYDRATE

M-10) Tocopheryl acetate, 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2- (4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL) -2H-BENZOPYRAN-6-YL ACETATE; 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2- (4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL-2H-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, ACETATE; ACETATE 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2- (4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL-2H-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL; ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; D-A-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; D-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; DL-A -TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; TOCOPHEROL ACETATE; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DL-ALPHA

M-11) Cocamide MEA, AMIDES, COCO, N (HYDROXYETHYL) ; AMIDES, COCO, N- (2-HYDROXYETHYL) -; AMIDES, COCO, N- (HYDROXYETHYL) ; COCO MONOETHANOLAMIDE; COCO N- (2-HYDROXYETHYL) - AMIDES; COCONUT FATTY ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE; COCOYL MONOETHANOLAMINE; EQUEX AEM; MONOETHANOLAMINE COCONUT ACID AMIDE; N- (2-HYDROXYETHYL) COCO FATTY ACID AMIDE; N- (2-HYDROXYETHYL) - AMIDES, COCO
 

Cancergenic

High Risk

HR-1) Methylchloroisothiazolinone (5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one), also referred to as MCI, 3 (2H) ISOTHIAZOLONE, 5CHLORO2METHYL; 4-ISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE, 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-; 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL- 4-ISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE; 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE; 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-4-ISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE; METHYLCHLOROTHIAZOLINONE; 3 (2H) -ISOTHIAZOLONE, 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-; 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-4-ISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE; KATHON CG 5243

HR-2) SODIUM FLUORIDE (NAF) ; ALCOA SODIUM FLUORIDE; ANTIBULIT; CAVI-TROL; CHEMIFLUOR; CREDO; DISODIUM DIFLUORIDE; F1-TABS; FDA 0101; FLORIDINE; FLOROCID

HR-3) Mineral Oil
These are extracted from petroleum and clogs our skin pores. 

HR-4) DMDM HYDANTOIN, 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYL- 2,4-IMIDAZOLIDINEDIONE; 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE; 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE (+) ; 1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYL-5,5 DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN; 1,3-DIMETHYLOL-5,5-DIMETHYL HYDANTOIN; 2,4-IMIDAZOLIDINEDIONE, 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYL-; 2,4IMIDAZOLIDINEDIONE, 1,3BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) 5,5DIMETHYL; 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN; 2,4-IMIDAZOLIDINEDIONE, 1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -5,5-DIMETHYL- (9CI) ; DANTOIN DMDMH 55; DIMETHYLOL-5,5-DIMETHYLHYDANTOIN

HR-5) Limonene, 1-METHYL-4- (1-METHYLETHENYL) CYCLOHEXENE; 1-METHYL-4-ISOPROPENPYLCYCLOHEXENE; D,L-LIMONENE (ISOMER UNSPECIFIED) ; DIPENTENE; DL-LIMONENE; DL-LIMONENE (RACEMIC) ; LIMONENE ESSENTIAL OIL; (+) -4-ISOPROPENYL-1-METHYLCYCLOHEXENE; (+) -R-LIMONENE; (-) -LIMONENE; (S) -LIMONENE

HR-6) Linalool, 1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL, 3,7-DIMETHYL-; 1,6OCTADIEN3OL, 3,7DIMETHYL; 2,6-DIMETHYL- 2,7-OCTADIEN-6-OL; 2,6-DIMETHYL-2,7-OCTADIEN-6-OL; 2,7-OCTADIEN-6-OL, 2,6-DIMETHYL-; 3,7-DIMETHYL- 1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL; 3,7-DIMETHYL-1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL; 3,7-DIMETHYL-1,6-OCTADIENE-3-OL ; LINALOOL ESSENTIAL OIL; LINALYL ALCOHOL; 2,6-DIMETHYLOCTA-2,7-DIEN-6-OL

Other Chemicals, which are harmful

a)    Phenoxyethanol

A few beauty brands marketed as the greenest in the industry use phenoxyethanol as a preservative, suggesting that it is derived from grapefruit. Well, cocamide DEA is derived from coconut but this doesn’t make it any less toxic. Phenoxyethanol is a scientifically proven irritant to human skin and eyes (Comparison of objective and sensory skin irritations of several cosmetic preservatives. Lee E, An S, Choi D, Moon S, Chang I. Contact Dermatitis. 2007 Mar;56(3):131-6.) and it is classified as irritant in European Union. Phenoxyethanol is also restricted for use in Japan.

No matter what the studies say, phenoxyethanol is deemed perfectly safe for use in cosmetics in the U.S. and UK in concentrations of up to 1 percent.

For INDIA

Safest tooth Paste : Vicco

Safest Soap :  Speaking Tree (Bangalore based company), Pitanjali Multani Mitt (Not all products by Pitanjali are herbal/ayurvedic), ISKON Gaumata

Safest Shampoo: Rainforest, OGX

Safest Oil: K P Namboodiris, Trichup (By Vasu Healthcare), Organix

Safest Handwash: Bubblenutwash