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The success of future education efforts is highly dependent on variables directly related to the success of past education efforts. We're talking multi-generational efforts necessary to overcome the inertia.

Consider the ongoing racism and marginalism against a large portion of the population and the resistance it has to ongoing public education efforts.

Consider the topic of evolution. Or vaccinations.

Sure, we should ensure that those ready to learn are provided with the opportunity to do so, but we have to accept that not everyone is ready, and that is where government comes in.