Psychology says that people who study through reading, curiosity, and relentless self-study instead of formal institutions don’t think less seriously—they think more authentically because they never learn what questions they shouldn’t be asking.

Some of the most innovative thinkers have never set foot in a prestigious university. While traditional education has its place, something interesting happens with people who take a different path. Self-taught through late-night reading sessions, rabbit holes of curiosity, and…













