IACUP (I'm a computer-using professional) and I desire hardware upgrades constantly. I am mainly focused on microwave/antenna design, and as such the difference between a five year old P4, a new dual-core or the new quad-cores makes an enormous difference. I would caution against saying "the only use for multiple cores and 4 gigs of RAM is if 80% of your CPU cycles are given over to DRM and Norton 360." since the more cores I have, and the more ram I have installed, the faster (and more complex) simulations I can run.
But you must consider yourself to be the "perfect coder" for the analogy to be valid. If you made a mistake you wouldn't be the perfect software designer that you must inherently be!
Bob: Dude, we're always being watched, every moment of our lives by some guy who created us in his own image. And we'll be punished for eternity if we displease him. Oh, and did you know...
(1) He had a son and we ritualistically eat his flesh / drink his blood every Sunday?
(2) His prophet married over 11 women, consumating his favourite wife at the age of 9?
Jon: Man, you're a f***ing idiot or something? STFU!
Bob: No, I'm a (1)Christian / (2)Muslim..
Jon: OH! Oh... oh buddy, sorry I had no idea. I really had no idea.. but you'll be fine, yea.. you'll be just fine.
Your arrogance is astounding. If the cycle were natural then so be it. I have no firm opinions as to what the cause of Global Warming truly is, it's all political bullshit as far as I'm concerned. What amazes me about your statement is your inability to see the difference between made-made GW and natural GW. If we're responsible, we owe it to the Inuit (for example) and the other species that will suffer to be proactive and do something about it.
Your self-centered attitude is due to your current locale. It's not going to affect you, so why the fuck should you care? Prick.
Organizations are, in general, always susceptible to organized crime. You place a few people in position of power, and as we all know, power corrupts. It doesn't matter what organization you consider, be they religious, charities, corporations, government, cult, education, the list goes on.... They are all susceptible to corruption and hence crime because of the fundamental nature of human beings. I dont think you can name a single well-known organization in history of humankind that has been free of corruption, and dare I say, free of atrocities (measured through human suffering).
We make good films, eh? Just last week I filmed mon ami Jacques as he tried to drive his truck over da river. We make good movies, you know? I'm telling you, eh!
I don't see why anyone should care whether mystery exists in one place or another, there will always be mystery in the universe to some extent (i.e. big bang theory, physics, etc..)
I think it's about time we realize we are not "special" relative to other life on Earth. Life is complex everywhere we look on Earth, and considering how much genetics is shared amongst most species, we're not so significant a step up from, say, a mouse. I say we should understand all there is to know, regardless of people's sensibilities to "mystery" and "spirituality". If answers to these questions threaten ones' sense of self, then maybe you were empty from the start?
You make a good point when you say the more we understand about our world, the more control the powers that be have. But this is a moot point in the long run, since we can't live in fear of progress. We have to deal with the powers that be and remove their strangle-hold. Example: Just because fusion can be used as a weapon, doesn't mean we shouldn't strive forward and take calculated risks to develop sustainable energy for the world. We just need to keep it out of the hands of psychopaths, be they middle-east dictators or western society corporate whores.
Aside from their jobs, what sort of life do they live? What are their social lives like? Do they have significant others or ornamental trophy wives? Do they look like they're going to have a heart attack before 40? (have they had a heart attack before 40?)
I've been in a similar situation, but I've worked my way up from entry level hardware test engineer to a cutting edge R&D job. It's taken a long time, and a hell of a lot of effort, but I'm genuinely happy (and proud). Can these dopes say the same? I realize people value things differently, and perhaps they are happy... but then the question remains would you be happy having acheieved what they have, given their methods?
As much as I appreciate the work Mr. Mooney does, what precisely makes him credible to speak about science related topics? He has a B.A. in English, and I doubt very much that he has a fundamental grasp of the concepts he speaks of... Anyone care to share their thoughts on the subject?
Perhaps I shouldn't snub those that are fighting the 'good fight'.
"IBM looked to find the best way to get the gooey stuff where it needs to be and in the right amount, and to make it significantly more efficient in the process"
I suppose I'm heavily biased, but a bachelor's degree in engineering (applied science) is still quite significant (at least in Canada).
No other single degree can get you on the track to become a professional (again, in Canada).
Teaching, Law, and Medicine all require a previously obtained degrees before being admitted to their respective programs.
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IACUP (I'm a computer-using professional) and I desire hardware upgrades constantly. I am mainly focused on microwave/antenna design, and as such the difference between a five year old P4, a new dual-core or the new quad-cores makes an enormous difference. I would caution against saying "the only use for multiple cores and 4 gigs of RAM is if 80% of your CPU cycles are given over to DRM and Norton 360." since the more cores I have, and the more ram I have installed, the faster (and more complex) simulations I can run.
Action at a distance!
It's nothing new ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_focus
That would be "Dr. Zaius"!
Can I play the piano anymore?
Of course you can!
But I couldn't before!
Because that type of logic results in no net profit for the bank!
That's HAWT.
(simplified)
(traditional)
http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr
The characters will only show up if you have support for them.
Must... crush... Capitalism!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFemUdYl88s
I will speak for all geeks here, noting that you used past tense "dated", and ask you for her number.
But you must consider yourself to be the "perfect coder" for the analogy to be valid. If you made a mistake you wouldn't be the perfect software designer that you must inherently be!
In Canada it's 5 year jail / $250,000 fine.
Bob: Dude, we're always being watched, every moment of our lives by some guy who created us in his own image. And we'll be punished for eternity if we displease him. Oh, and did you know... (1) He had a son and we ritualistically eat his flesh / drink his blood every Sunday? (2) His prophet married over 11 women, consumating his favourite wife at the age of 9? Jon: Man, you're a f***ing idiot or something? STFU! Bob: No, I'm a (1)Christian / (2)Muslim ..
Jon: OH! Oh... oh buddy, sorry I had no idea. I really had no idea.. but you'll be fine, yea.. you'll be just fine.
Your arrogance is astounding. If the cycle were natural then so be it. I have no firm opinions as to what the cause of Global Warming truly is, it's all political bullshit as far as I'm concerned. What amazes me about your statement is your inability to see the difference between made-made GW and natural GW. If we're responsible, we owe it to the Inuit (for example) and the other species that will suffer to be proactive and do something about it.
Your self-centered attitude is due to your current locale. It's not going to affect you, so why the fuck should you care? Prick.
Organizations are, in general, always susceptible to organized crime. You place a few people in position of power, and as we all know, power corrupts. It doesn't matter what organization you consider, be they religious, charities, corporations, government, cult, education, the list goes on.... They are all susceptible to corruption and hence crime because of the fundamental nature of human beings. I dont think you can name a single well-known organization in history of humankind that has been free of corruption, and dare I say, free of atrocities (measured through human suffering).
"Like Costa Rica ... a low-stress, high-reward job in a really nice climate."
Provided you don't get hit by a hurricane!
We make good films, eh? Just last week I filmed mon ami Jacques as he tried to drive his truck over da river. We make good movies, you know? I'm telling you, eh!
I don't see why anyone should care whether mystery exists in one place or another, there will always be mystery in the universe to some extent (i.e. big bang theory, physics, etc..)
I think it's about time we realize we are not "special" relative to other life on Earth. Life is complex everywhere we look on Earth, and considering how much genetics is shared amongst most species, we're not so significant a step up from, say, a mouse. I say we should understand all there is to know, regardless of people's sensibilities to "mystery" and "spirituality". If answers to these questions threaten ones' sense of self, then maybe you were empty from the start?
You make a good point when you say the more we understand about our world, the more control the powers that be have. But this is a moot point in the long run, since we can't live in fear of progress. We have to deal with the powers that be and remove their strangle-hold. Example: Just because fusion can be used as a weapon, doesn't mean we shouldn't strive forward and take calculated risks to develop sustainable energy for the world. We just need to keep it out of the hands of psychopaths, be they middle-east dictators or western society corporate whores.
Aside from their jobs, what sort of life do they live? What are their social lives like? Do they have significant others or ornamental trophy wives? Do they look like they're going to have a heart attack before 40? (have they had a heart attack before 40?)
... but then the question remains would you be happy having acheieved what they have, given their methods?
I've been in a similar situation, but I've worked my way up from entry level hardware test engineer to a cutting edge R&D job. It's taken a long time, and a hell of a lot of effort, but I'm genuinely happy (and proud). Can these dopes say the same? I realize people value things differently, and perhaps they are happy
As much as I appreciate the work Mr. Mooney does, what precisely makes him credible to speak about science related topics? He has a B.A. in English, and I doubt very much that he has a fundamental grasp of the concepts he speaks of... Anyone care to share their thoughts on the subject?
Perhaps I shouldn't snub those that are fighting the 'good fight'.
Is it not possible that a rear-camera gave them the appropriate view?
50% of the world's Uranium comes from Canada and Australia.
Pfft. Canada has burned down the White House once before, we can do it again.
"IBM looked to find the best way to get the gooey stuff where it needs to be and in the right amount, and to make it significantly more efficient in the process"
IBM certainly is branching out!
Throw in the pop cans as well and we have ourselves Mr. Fusion!
I suppose I'm heavily biased, but a bachelor's degree in engineering (applied science) is still quite significant (at least in Canada). No other single degree can get you on the track to become a professional (again, in Canada). Teaching, Law, and Medicine all require a previously obtained degrees before being admitted to their respective programs.
Captain Morgan would be proud! Yarrr!