Then, they will realize the ramifications of their short-sighted approach to learning but not earning.
I fail to see this argument. If in 20 years, it is no longer feasible, they will no longer do it. How does it makes sense to not learn now because in 20 years you won’t be able to.?In 100 years, we’ll be dead, and not able to learn at all, but it doesn’t stop me now.