Education: A Gift and Wake-Up Call for Educators and Policymakers

Just finished reading Education as Gift by Damian Ruth, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Ruth courageously unravels two disturbing threads running through modern education: the monetisation of learning and the way technology is increasingly distorting its purpose. He explores how these forces feed into each other—shaping an education system that risks losing its soul.

What struck me most is Ruth’s insistence on the importance of humanity. If education is to have lasting value, those who deliver it—educators, policymakers, institutions—must embody the principles they hope to pass on.

This book is more than a critique. It’s a philosophical reflection, a practical call to action, and an engaging read for anyone who cares about the future of education.

📖 Words that come to mind: encompassing, well-researched, philosophical, and deeply relevant.

It’s an imperative read for all educationalists, leaders, and anyone interested in the values we build our systems upon. Let sanity and compassion guide the future—before it’s too late.