> So, to 'grow mutually', we need to use ideas that never work or will take the project down a path of failure? This does not foster growth or success.

Not sure where you are getting that from... Sounds like you have a negative bias towards inexperience. A collaborative culture sees situations as opportunities to grow.

> I want the best ideas to win, if it's mine or from an inexperienced colleague.

That describes a competitive/market culture in the organizational theory of Robert Quinn and Kim Cameron.

> Teaching you the proper way is focusing on mutual growth, so you will be successful in future projects that might involve the same problem.

I disagree. Teacher -> student relationship is one way. What I want is peer <-> peer focused on exchanging knowledge.

Personally, I've experienced what you are suggesting. It didn't work for me and my sound perspective was often dismissed.

> So you don't want to be told what to do and you have no problem with a company ushering out more experienced developers and replacing them with ones that are cheaper and younger.

Wooahhh, what a strawman argument. 1: I want autonomy in an organization. 2. Never said any of that.

> While people are responsible for their behaviors and attitudes, I can't imagine if you were in the same situation you wouldn't be resentful. This is because you are young. In 15-20 years, I think your attitude and outlook on life will be much different.

Don't project yourself onto me. You don't know me well enough to make that assertion.

Overall, based on your comments I think you have a lot of negative biases from past experiences that you are projecting on an internet stranger. It's ok to have our differences. There is no 'silver bullet' culture. I've participated in a culture similar to what you are suggesting. I grew a lot and enjoyed learning from others. I've grown older and want a different environment that I think is best for my growth and QOL.