The magic of education -- The puzzle is real: the ubiquity of useless education -- The puzzle is real: the handsome rewards of useless education -- The signs of signaling: in case you're still not convinced -- Who cares if it's signaling?: the selfish return to education -- We care if it's signaling: the social return to education -- The white elephant in the room: we need lots less education -- We need more vocational education -- Nourishing mother: is education good for the soul? -- Five chats on education and enlightenment.