What makes education different from school

The speaker shares their journey from a secluded upbringing in Idaho, where formal education and institutions were distrusted, to self-educating and attending prestigious universities. They discuss the influence of family beliefs on their worldview and the transformative power of education. The speaker emphasizes that education is a personal journey of self-remaking, distinct from institutional schooling.

In what ways did the author seek knowledge after discovering education?

What are the implications of choosing to be remade by others versus actively remaking oneself?