Answer:Later in the paragraph, the author says he doesn't want to seem like "a crotchety old man" who is "complaining about the 'good ole days.'" In order for him not to seem out of touch, he needs his audience to take him seriously.
Therefore, he begins by asking questions that everyone can agree with, since clearly everyone has seen people with earbuds.
If you want to lead a happy life and enjoy the good things the world has to offer,you certainly need to get educated
2.Money
An educated person has more chances of landing up a good high paying job.
3.Equality
If we want to see the world as a just and fair place where everyone is given equal oppurtunities,education is what we require
4.Makesyouselfdependent
Education is very vital if you want to be self dependent person.It helps you become financially independent but that is not all.It also makes you wiser so that you can make your own decisions.
5.Turnsyourdreamsintoreality
What is your dream,your aim in life? Well,the key to all this is education.
6.Makestheworldasaferandmorepeacefulplace
Education majorly affects our understanding of the differences between right and wrong.An educated person is well aware of the consequences of wrong/morally right.
7.Makesyouconfident
Your educational degree is considered as a proof of your knowledge by many.If you are educated you have more chances of being heard and taken seriously.
8.Society
The society expects you to go to school followed by college,get a job,settle down etc.
9.Foreconomicgrowthofthenation
Australia,USA and Japan are few countries with few high literacy rates.These countries are extremely prosperous and the citizens have a high per capita income.(<em>Y</em><em>o</em><em>u</em><em> </em><em>c</em><em>a</em><em>n</em><em> </em><em>d</em><em>o</em><em> </em><em>c</em><em>o</em><em>m</em><em>p</em><em>a</em><em>r</em><em>i</em><em>s</em><em>o</em><em>n</em><em>)</em>
10.Savesyoufrombeingfooled/cheated
Education saves you from being exploited and fooled.We live in a country where we enjoy a number of rights and freedom.
