Prometheus

Have you ever heard of the story of Prometheus? In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a titan who stole fire from the god Zeus and gave it to humanity. Unfortunately, Prometheus paid for his theft by being chained to a rock and having his liver eaten by an eagle every day for all eternity, which I think most would agree is a pretty rough punishment.

Aside from Prometheus' fate, the story of a man rebelling against the establishment to provide others with knowledge/give them an ability to prosper and flourish is timeless. But what I think makes this tale unique, is that Prometheus didn't steal the fire for spite or personal gain; it's because he had faith in the ability of men.

After rereading the story, I can't help but see the similarities between Prometheus and The College Network. Before The College Network, higher education was solely possessed by the university system, leaving people who didn't fit the mold for the brick and mortar institution left in the dark. But in 1992, The College Network took the fire, so to speak, and passed it along to anyone interested in furthering their education.

If you're interested in the light of education from a source outside of the establishment, visit TCN's web site.