For years, employers treated degrees as a proxy for competence. Technology just called their bluff
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
8/15
Depth
7/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
A recent Washington Post investigation described something called “degree hacking”—students racing through accredited online bachelor’s and master’s programs in weeks rather than years. One woman earned both degrees in 2024 for a combined cost of just over $4,000. Another completed 16 college courses in 22 days. A cottage industry of YouTube coaches and $1,500 consulting packages has sprung up to
