In the year 2049, on the 100th anniversary of the German Basic Law, philosopher Bertrand Stern reflects on the history of self-liberation: What has allowed the seed of educational freedom, inherent in every person and in the constitution, to flourish? Why was the break from an outdated educational ideology successful? Was the departure from the civilizational illusion of 'childhood' and 'children' who need to be educated essential for this? Vividly and inspiringly, this book, conceived from a future perspective, portrays the drive, necessity, and ability of every individual to educate themselves freely.