Have you ever felt like you function well as an adult, but there are gaps in your understanding of basic knowledge that society assumes you already have? Perhaps you can’t quite identify what’s missing, but it might relate to the natural sciences (like physics, astronomy, biology, geology, or chemistry), social sciences (like psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, or political science), or the arts and humanities (like art history, literature, music, or philosophy). Most of the time, these gaps don’t interfere with daily life, but occasionally, you sense that a basic, expected level of understanding has eluded you. And you further sense that this missing knowledge could leave you more susceptible to misinformation, or exploitation or simply limit your ability to fully appreciate and engage with the world. It’s not due to any personal failure or inability—it’s simply because you haven’t had the opportunity to follow a deliberate curriculum designed to build
