Microeconomic theory:
Yes; while knowledge appears inconsequential at local levels, immediately--it parlays, sometimes over generations, into advancement in most insidious ways!
-Electric
-Water
-Information dissemination
These elemental structures engender youthful minds to discover and prosper!
Sometimes, it takes generations.
Yes, indeed. I was about to post a similar response regarding Tesla. I recall in an authoritative biography of Tesla, that he had claimed such a capability, but was unable to procure adequate financing from Mr Westinghouse to deploy the project.
I further recall significant speculation regarding the fate of his papers upon his death. The more conspiracy-prone blame the US government for the ransacking of Tesla's NYC hotel residence quickly after his death.
Perhaps the "agents" were incapable of recognizing the nature of the papers? After all, one man's scribbles are another man's equations.
B**ls**t! These as**oles presume to tell ME that my natural mathematical apptitude presumes an inability to work well with others?! F**k them! I get along GREAT with everyone you a**hole! Hey! What are you looking at? Can't you see I'm working on a third-level derivative you mo**erfu**ing pr*ck!
"Usenet? What Usenet? I dunno any Usenet. How 'bout youse guys? Youse ever heard of a "Usenet?" Sorry, officer, no Usenet here. We run a clean carting business here. Right, Guido?"
For better or for worse, Windows will remain a software market force to be reckoned with for many years to come.
While the Digerati have long decried the shortcomings of the ubiquitous Microswine, the fact remains that the vast majority of computer users are content with (read:don't care about) the Windows OS and couldn't distinguish between a Linux kernel and Captain Crunch in a police line-up.
"- What do you think is the most important skill every programmer should posses?"
It sounds trite perhaps, but relevant indeed to those who sign the paychecks--show up on time, everyday, sober, and free of personal problems, ready to concentrate on the task at hand.
As an adjunct to this, I would also add--don't be afraid to experiment, but try to not be one of those IT "pros" who *appear* productive by virtue of their constant busyness, but in reality spend their afternoons fixing what they broke all morning creating the false impression of progress.
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Microeconomic theory: Yes; while knowledge appears inconsequential at local levels, immediately--it parlays, sometimes over generations, into advancement in most insidious ways! -Electric -Water -Information dissemination These elemental structures engender youthful minds to discover and prosper! Sometimes, it takes generations.
Yes! Math=music All good street-racers have known this axiom for decades! Why are computers different--in the visceral respect?
Yes, indeed. I was about to post a similar response regarding Tesla. I recall in an authoritative biography of Tesla, that he had claimed such a capability, but was unable to procure adequate financing from Mr Westinghouse to deploy the project. I further recall significant speculation regarding the fate of his papers upon his death. The more conspiracy-prone blame the US government for the ransacking of Tesla's NYC hotel residence quickly after his death. Perhaps the "agents" were incapable of recognizing the nature of the papers? After all, one man's scribbles are another man's equations.
Or... "Outsourcing 101?" Maybe "Navigating the Food Stamp Office A61?"
Stay...Offline...Days at a time? I think I feel a facial tic coming on.
B**ls**t! These as**oles presume to tell ME that my natural mathematical apptitude presumes an inability to work well with others?! F**k them! I get along GREAT with everyone you a**hole! Hey! What are you looking at? Can't you see I'm working on a third-level derivative you mo**erfu**ing pr*ck!
"Usenet? What Usenet? I dunno any Usenet. How 'bout youse guys? Youse ever heard of a "Usenet?" Sorry, officer, no Usenet here. We run a clean carting business here. Right, Guido?"
For better or for worse, Windows will remain a software market force to be reckoned with for many years to come.
While the Digerati have long decried the shortcomings of the ubiquitous Microswine, the fact remains that the vast majority of computer users are content with (read:don't care about) the Windows OS and couldn't distinguish between a Linux kernel and Captain Crunch in a police line-up.
"- What do you think is the most important skill every programmer should posses?" It sounds trite perhaps, but relevant indeed to those who sign the paychecks--show up on time, everyday, sober, and free of personal problems, ready to concentrate on the task at hand. As an adjunct to this, I would also add--don't be afraid to experiment, but try to not be one of those IT "pros" who *appear* productive by virtue of their constant busyness, but in reality spend their afternoons fixing what they broke all morning creating the false impression of progress.