[externalreality]

Famous quote by Einstein:

"Education Is What Remains After You Have Forgotten Everything You Learned In School"

I don't remember the fine details of anything I've learned in school that I don't use on a daily basis yet the confidence of knowing that I studied and passed the exams is invaluable. I can go back and re-learn things if the need arises knowing that an expert once agreed with my understanding. That is invaluable.

Basically, if this your attempt to make yourself feel better about not having a degree, why not just go get one - there are affordable schools out there that offer nice programs. You may learn something in the process and meet new people.

But, in reality. Do you really NEED a degree to pass a little theory quiz (or for anything else for that matter) -- no you don't -- your brain works the same way with or without a degree.