There are things that can increase the chances of "a good life". There is nothing that can guarantee it. Pocket aces increase your chance of winning a hand, but it doesn't guarantee you win.
So while a college degree is not a guarantee, the question is whether or not it increases your chances. Because if it does, you can combine it with other things that also increase your chances to give yourself the best shot.
I mean, it is possible to sit infinite monkeys at infinite typewriters and get Shakespeare. Doesn't mean it's a good strategy.
Now, if college is unavailable to someone for whatever reason, it is good to know that a good life isn't dependent on getting a college degree. You can focus harder on other positive indicators.
But if we're going to dismiss everything that isn't a sure thing, we're going to be just dismissing everything.
So while a college degree is not a guarantee, the question is whether or not it increases your chances. Because if it does, you can combine it with other things that also increase your chances to give yourself the best shot.
I mean, it is possible to sit infinite monkeys at infinite typewriters and get Shakespeare. Doesn't mean it's a good strategy.
Now, if college is unavailable to someone for whatever reason, it is good to know that a good life isn't dependent on getting a college degree. You can focus harder on other positive indicators.
But if we're going to dismiss everything that isn't a sure thing, we're going to be just dismissing everything.