Posted by IsoM on March 8, 2002, at 1:33:33
In reply to Re: Rewriting » IsoM, posted by christophrejmc on March 7, 2002, at 21:14:43
Chris, thank you for not having to excuse myself. Does that mean I can burp around you too? ;-)
I do think I understand what you mean by writing something & it looks too correct. Like it's contrived? Most people tend to write different than they talk but I don't. I talk like I write, using what many have told me are 'big words' to them. I don't see it. When I write it flows from my mind like a conversation but put on paper instead of sound waves.
The Godel, Escher, Bach book was interesting - but I forget so much of it, I should go back & reread it. Maybe I'll retain more this time. Your idea of writing sounds very interesting from my viewpoint. I'd love to see what it's like. Got any you'd be willing to share?
As for getting a programming job without a degree, you're right; it's become very difficult to convince someone you're really good without that piece of paper in your hand. It seems to be an 'expert' on anything nowadays, we all have to run about clutching these precious pieces of papers in our hands proving our worth. Even though my son taught himself 8 programming languages just from books (& is good!), he's getting a degree to back it up. I don't think he'd need to complete his degree to keep on advancing in his field but he's fascinated with computers & loves learning. He also does it so effortlessly. When his depression was bad though, he'd try programming at home for fun (like he used to) & end up in tears sometimes. His mind felt so thick & what was easy before became almost impossible for him. Depression robs us of so much - the creative spark, our memory, our intelligence. If you get the depression controlled, you'll find your mind is still there waiting to be used again. It's not gone for good, at least.
About the Kids in the Hall skit, it seems I've missed that one. Maybe degrees should be written using edible paper so they'd be useful for something. I had a good friend who had a degree in anthropology & ended up working as a bartender instead. Lots of stories like that.
On a more positive note, maybe you'd like a bit of humour? My youngest showed me this site & I love it. It's weird - I don't have the typical adult sense of humour but live in a perpetual warped youthful phase.
http://www.hypnotic.com/hypnotic.asp?content=channel_animation.asp
You need to register to view the films but it's worth it. I'm not so sure how serious the registration is meant to be as under the field Country of Origin, the 'North Pole' is listed along with 'Temple Beth Schmutz' & 'Other'??? Anyway, in the animation series, under 'Highest Rated' you just HAVE to view the Big Bunny series. I'd love to hear how funny you found them to be.
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