So we don't really have an education system in the UK (or the US): we have an induction system.

A bit of both, wouldn't you say?

Well, yes I would, and it also depends what stage in the process you are. As a very rough guide, an MA/MSc will be less of an induction than a BA/BSc, which are in their turn less than A levels. But I would say that concepts such as a National Curiculum and multiple choice exams are firmly on the induction side of the fence.

I'd also say that society requires a fair amount of inductive training to maintain order, so I'm not adopting a 'education-good, induction-bad' mentality. But I would say that reading for the joy of it depends upon education in the sense I was trying to draw out and can be damaged by bad experiences from induction.