Ryan, I completely disagree. I am surprised that you would think that the society benefits more from the education than the individual. According to me, if I have higher education, I get a better job, better salary, more respect in social circle. Compared to this, what does society get if I am educated?
I don't know if this outweighs what the individual gets, but society certainly benefits from educated individuals. Shiny new iphones, better health, more entrepreneurs, better research... I could make a huge list of things that people smarter than me have done to make my life better.
EDIT 1: <snip> why don't we provide good healthy food for all the individuals
Some countries are doing just that, in schools, or other places. Most countries monitor their citizens health and provides incentives to get healthier.
I don't know if this outweighs what the individual gets, but society certainly benefits from educated individuals. Shiny new iphones, better health, more entrepreneurs, better research... I could make a huge list of things that people smarter than me have done to make my life better.
EDIT 1: <snip> why don't we provide good healthy food for all the individuals
Some countries are doing just that, in schools, or other places. Most countries monitor their citizens health and provides incentives to get healthier.