I mean, we all know how subjective taste is, and though I didn't much take to Still Alive, I was quite taken with a couple of others, Your Brains and Code Monkey. These two captured something about the corporate IT experience better than I have ever seen, from a perfect Gen X-y mentality, which it also seems to brilliantly parody.
The thing Your Brains did which I have never seen before was to couple the corporate manager killer mentality (eg. Office Space), with such an all around, nice, likable guy, and it is the combination of the two ("hypocrisy") which is the true killer.
My question is did you ever find the use of humor to sustain you in stone-walling their bs insufficient to carry you through? I mean, I have had this fail in other corporate fields, where I was normally terminated, but since I hit IT, so far, so good!
Also, great line/delivery with: "This job fulling in creative way, such a load of crap." I know that in truth it is some of the most creatively satisfying work ever, though ultimately canceled by the crucifixion factor. The thing is though, the Code Monkey just can't fathom that situation (ie. what ultimately kills it (pleasure) for him), which is his un-doing.
I keep thinking the Gen-X perspective will eventually pass, but it always seems to resurrect itself with such stuff as yours. Do you see any movements on the horizon showing promise to supplant it? And do you agree with my perception that you parody it to a degree, exaggerating its softness and corporate squeezed/coerced optimism and suppressed angst?
Behind tie is a red herring. Cliquishness has been around long before that. If anything, the NCLB mentality is a (guilt driven / politically correct) backlash against the previous abusive behaviors of those administrators responsible for conceiving and implementing such programs.
I thought it was interesting about the cliquishness of some teachers, though we have long heard that many who teach are simply those who failed to do anything else, further supporting the author's central thesis. Truly, an unwillingness to conform might prove to be modern society's holly grail.
Nor do I recall it. I think the idea is ready to tested and might bestow benefits at numerous applicable sites.
I think it has more limitations with re. to lifting up of comments of value (though it also appears beneficial here), such as for slashdot comments, in comparison to stopping wrongful censure, where I really can't see a down side.
I don't see any practical way of gaming it. There are the threats of politically correct mindedness and herd-think, and perhaps some of the comments could be used for tuning it. However, it would be a clear improvement over what we have now without that. Whoever they are hiring to review these things isn't up to the job. They are like ants being buried with grains of sand.
Excellent point.
Perhaps the cancer "boot configuration" could be a hybrid of the two? Perhaps we get the "pin head" (mono-cultures) all over the place, but just don't know it. Occasionally, the hybrid thing happens. In that case, turning off the Safe Mode configuration would still stop the cancer.
benevolent creator, as opposed to any creator at all. A creator could still have designed a universe that was not optimal for the chances of life, as signified by that positive constant.
Two things go into making a scientist. The first is surviving a rigorous academic program. The second is developing a natural wonder.
In the case of these types of movies (which are quite entertaining, btw), the emotional component is so strong that it really supplants any kind of genuine wonder. Perhaps the seeds of that kind of wonder are really innate in (some of?) us. In any case, the wonder really needs to be put aside a good way through much of the (initially mundane) academic program, which is about 5% wonder (gets better as you go), and 95% business/industry. (Heck, perhaps the damn work ethic too is largely innate, or else inscrutably "nurture".)
So, to summarize, maybe we enjoy a little wonder in the beginning, then it all gets SHELVED as e dig into our programs, and we just hope there are some shreds remaining when we get out*. And these syrupy types of emotion might encourage someone to fill out an app, but it won't carry them past the first 3 pages of a dry text book.
These people who think feature films are going to generate scientists have been smoking their own underwear. Probably not bad for the box office, though!
*And, the other major problem is that most of those who DO make it through have had the wonder beaten out of them by the modern scientific apparatus, becoming, themselves, wonks. Still, for those who cultivate some wonder, learning science is its own reward.
Yes, but his current approach also has disadvantages.
NPR does those pledge begging things, which is a major reason why I originally gave up on them. The other reason is as follows.
Interestingly, that begging mode seems to morph into some strange power trip/mentality/appetite, which ultimately impacts the media, causing it to be less objective, and slanting towards philosophies of the presenters. At least, that is what I saw in NPR. Causal connection? Who knows?
How could this happen? Perhaps these begging campaigns cause the beggars to believe they are some kind of rock star gods? And, not too surprisingly, the stupid management buys into it. Who knows? I just know the whole atmosphere puts me ill at ease.
What seems to be the contention here, is the possibly unique advantage of, specifically, proprioceptive feedback, as opposed to the more conventional theory of standard exercise, in re-wiring these atrophied areas of the brain. Proprioceptive feedback is specifically the feedback sent to the brain from a limb due to its re-positioning (in space). The atrophy of the brain area might obviate the possibility of normal exercise. Thus, the question comes, might any benefit be purely gained from an externally driven re-positioning (ie. to drive a proprioceptive process)? Also, the timed disengagement of such a facilitated re-positioning could couple pure proprioception and active exercise, if it reaches a range for which the neural machinery is still active. Of course, this part is highly conjectory, as remains the theory of pure proprioceptive rehabilitization itself.
This theory just reminds me of something which I feel has been rehabilitory for my own atrophy following a couple of knee procedures over 30 years ago - the elliptical runner. This, too, does a facilitated (passive) action (ie. the normal rotation of the machine pedals, driven by both legs), coupled with active action, as one pushes against the pedals. Notably, a concsious effort seems (unsurprisingly) beneficial here, as the atrophy of the limb can be well conceived as a sort of "hollowness" which you are attempting to restore.
In any case, there seemed to be some interesting parallels here. For myself, I don't see any particular advantages over the elliptical runner, though there could be for those for whom that would prove too vigorous.
I mean, they say that the thing is supposed to burn at 1800 degrees, but I'd like to know how they will achieve that, unless they nape the whole place, just flood it with fuel. Otherwise, the temperature should be less at the fire's periphery as it spreads.
I understand it's a rental property and the owner is not to be compensated, because it was declared a "public nuisance". DOH! Should've kept up with those annual inspections!
This is exactly right. The issue here is not possible AI applications. The issue is how a new hybrid storage/processing device architecture would impact basic computing methodologies (eg. how to compute 1+1=2, as opposed to advanced computing applications). I guess they always throw that AI stuff in their to give the funding bureaucrat pinheads something to get a hold of.
Well, I am definitely on the cat side of this debate, but it is posts like this which keep me coming back.
However, I think you could say that dogs were critical in the evolution of modern industrial man along the lines of what you described, but possibly more for their being precursors to slaves rather than to their being sentries, though that too sounds signficant.
Generally, I don't think trainability should be confused with intelligence.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/about.html
He seemed by no means to be the sort of founding fathers-esque square-head, as he is often depicted (eg. portrait in linked article). Not only did it describe his alchemical endeavors, but also that he was seeking physical proofs for things written in the bible. Interesting how true geniuses are frequently true eccentrics.
Yes, but men have innate sympathy and gullibility toward the female (similar to the mate of the black widow spider), so frequently the lie will work. Women definitely seem to (naturally?) select for the stupid ones.
Switching to riding a bike is a fine start. Most importantly, it will make you stronger and more whole, which predisposes you to other improvements. "Think globally and act locally" and all that.
Slashdot Mirror
Totally, like "duh!" How about The Jaba Book? I don't think that animal is taken yet.
in about 3 years? Seems a bit ill-conceived.
I mean, we all know how subjective taste is, and though I didn't much take to Still Alive, I was quite taken with a couple of others, Your Brains and Code Monkey. These two captured something about the corporate IT experience better than I have ever seen, from a perfect Gen X-y mentality, which it also seems to brilliantly parody.
The thing Your Brains did which I have never seen before was to couple the corporate manager killer mentality (eg. Office Space), with such an all around, nice, likable guy, and it is the combination of the two ("hypocrisy") which is the true killer.
My question is did you ever find the use of humor to sustain you in stone-walling their bs insufficient to carry you through? I mean, I have had this fail in other corporate fields, where I was normally terminated, but since I hit IT, so far, so good!
Also, great line/delivery with: "This job fulling in creative way, such a load of crap." I know that in truth it is some of the most creatively satisfying work ever, though ultimately canceled by the crucifixion factor. The thing is though, the Code Monkey just can't fathom that situation (ie. what ultimately kills it (pleasure) for him), which is his un-doing.
I keep thinking the Gen-X perspective will eventually pass, but it always seems to resurrect itself with such stuff as yours. Do you see any movements on the horizon showing promise to supplant it? And do you agree with my perception that you parody it to a degree, exaggerating its softness and corporate squeezed/coerced optimism and suppressed angst?
hi.
pay someone to write those things for PR.
Behind tie is a red herring. Cliquishness has been around long before that. If anything, the NCLB mentality is a (guilt driven / politically correct) backlash against the previous abusive behaviors of those administrators responsible for conceiving and implementing such programs.
I thought it was interesting about the cliquishness of some teachers, though we have long heard that many who teach are simply those who failed to do anything else, further supporting the author's central thesis. Truly, an unwillingness to conform might prove to be modern society's holly grail.
Thanks for the heads-up, fear daddy!
Nor do I recall it. I think the idea is ready to tested and might bestow benefits at numerous applicable sites.
I think it has more limitations with re. to lifting up of comments of value (though it also appears beneficial here), such as for slashdot comments, in comparison to stopping wrongful censure, where I really can't see a down side.
I don't see any practical way of gaming it. There are the threats of politically correct mindedness and herd-think, and perhaps some of the comments could be used for tuning it. However, it would be a clear improvement over what we have now without that. Whoever they are hiring to review these things isn't up to the job. They are like ants being buried with grains of sand.
where their meteorite came from hear about this in time!
Excellent point. Perhaps the cancer "boot configuration" could be a hybrid of the two? Perhaps we get the "pin head" (mono-cultures) all over the place, but just don't know it. Occasionally, the hybrid thing happens. In that case, turning off the Safe Mode configuration would still stop the cancer.
Think we might add "fan boy" as a new category?
benevolent creator, as opposed to any creator at all. A creator could still have designed a universe that was not optimal for the chances of life, as signified by that positive constant.
Documentaries, yeah.
Two things go into making a scientist. The first is surviving a rigorous academic program. The second is developing a natural wonder.
In the case of these types of movies (which are quite entertaining, btw), the emotional component is so strong that it really supplants any kind of genuine wonder. Perhaps the seeds of that kind of wonder are really innate in (some of?) us. In any case, the wonder really needs to be put aside a good way through much of the (initially mundane) academic program, which is about 5% wonder (gets better as you go), and 95% business/industry. (Heck, perhaps the damn work ethic too is largely innate, or else inscrutably "nurture".)
So, to summarize, maybe we enjoy a little wonder in the beginning, then it all gets SHELVED as e dig into our programs, and we just hope there are some shreds remaining when we get out*. And these syrupy types of emotion might encourage someone to fill out an app, but it won't carry them past the first 3 pages of a dry text book.
These people who think feature films are going to generate scientists have been smoking their own underwear. Probably not bad for the box office, though!
*And, the other major problem is that most of those who DO make it through have had the wonder beaten out of them by the modern scientific apparatus, becoming, themselves, wonks. Still, for those who cultivate some wonder, learning science is its own reward.
My impression is that a search for "man" would not match "woman". (Ie. word boundaries are assumed.) True?
Yes, but his current approach also has disadvantages.
NPR does those pledge begging things, which is a major reason why I originally gave up on them. The other reason is as follows.
Interestingly, that begging mode seems to morph into some strange power trip/mentality/appetite, which ultimately impacts the media, causing it to be less objective, and slanting towards philosophies of the presenters. At least, that is what I saw in NPR. Causal connection? Who knows?
How could this happen? Perhaps these begging campaigns cause the beggars to believe they are some kind of rock star gods? And, not too surprisingly, the stupid management buys into it. Who knows? I just know the whole atmosphere puts me ill at ease.
What seems to be the contention here, is the possibly unique advantage of, specifically, proprioceptive feedback, as opposed to the more conventional theory of standard exercise, in re-wiring these atrophied areas of the brain. Proprioceptive feedback is specifically the feedback sent to the brain from a limb due to its re-positioning (in space). The atrophy of the brain area might obviate the possibility of normal exercise. Thus, the question comes, might any benefit be purely gained from an externally driven re-positioning (ie. to drive a proprioceptive process)? Also, the timed disengagement of such a facilitated re-positioning could couple pure proprioception and active exercise, if it reaches a range for which the neural machinery is still active. Of course, this part is highly conjectory, as remains the theory of pure proprioceptive rehabilitization itself.
This theory just reminds me of something which I feel has been rehabilitory for my own atrophy following a couple of knee procedures over 30 years ago - the elliptical runner. This, too, does a facilitated (passive) action (ie. the normal rotation of the machine pedals, driven by both legs), coupled with active action, as one pushes against the pedals. Notably, a concsious effort seems (unsurprisingly) beneficial here, as the atrophy of the limb can be well conceived as a sort of "hollowness" which you are attempting to restore.
In any case, there seemed to be some interesting parallels here. For myself, I don't see any particular advantages over the elliptical runner, though there could be for those for whom that would prove too vigorous.
I mean, they say that the thing is supposed to burn at 1800 degrees, but I'd like to know how they will achieve that, unless they nape the whole place, just flood it with fuel. Otherwise, the temperature should be less at the fire's periphery as it spreads.
I understand it's a rental property and the owner is not to be compensated, because it was declared a "public nuisance". DOH! Should've kept up with those annual inspections!
This is exactly right. The issue here is not possible AI applications. The issue is how a new hybrid storage/processing device architecture would impact basic computing methodologies (eg. how to compute 1+1=2, as opposed to advanced computing applications). I guess they always throw that AI stuff in their to give the funding bureaucrat pinheads something to get a hold of.
Well, I am definitely on the cat side of this debate, but it is posts like this which keep me coming back.
However, I think you could say that dogs were critical in the evolution of modern industrial man along the lines of what you described, but possibly more for their being precursors to slaves rather than to their being sentries, though that too sounds signficant.
Generally, I don't think trainability should be confused with intelligence.
...use her breasts to surf the web while riding a bicycle? You know, thinking maybe a handle bar mounted pda, or something like that.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/about.html He seemed by no means to be the sort of founding fathers-esque square-head, as he is often depicted (eg. portrait in linked article). Not only did it describe his alchemical endeavors, but also that he was seeking physical proofs for things written in the bible. Interesting how true geniuses are frequently true eccentrics.
...is that the light the car was stopped at was green.
Yes, but men have innate sympathy and gullibility toward the female (similar to the mate of the black widow spider), so frequently the lie will work. Women definitely seem to (naturally?) select for the stupid ones.
Switching to riding a bike is a fine start. Most importantly, it will make you stronger and more whole, which predisposes you to other improvements. "Think globally and act locally" and all that.