What are the pros of having an educated population?

Question

Ok, I know this is a stupid question, but seriously what are all the pros of having an educated population? Obviously, I know that it's good to have an educated population, but what exactly are the pros of having an educated population? I know that it gives a country a skilled workforce, but are there any other pros?

This isn't for school or for a job or anything- it's just something I've been wondering.

Answer 1

In addition to the great answers above me, I'd say that people will be spending less time hurting others and using them for s*x, and more time helping this world.

Answer 2

Healthcare springs to mind immediatly

Reading and writing  are probably the most essential things to  learn as if you dont learn them the rest wont make sense

being able to  look at evaluate and create solutions for problems ect -without them we'd be living in the dark ages

People wouldent be able to handle all aspects of finance eg bills,wages ect

Just look at people who  are dependent on others for reasons such as above -then multiply that by a whole population -nothing would ever get done -we'd prob all live in shanti towns ect and work farms in a develiping country ect which is fine providing its the only life you know