Re: ComputerChips magazine

Jonathan Daugherty wrote:
> # But how can I show everyone I am actually right if there is no one
> # true way?
> 
> I hope that you're joking. :)

Yes it was a joke to make a point.

> 
> # Depends on your goal. If you goal is to get along with everyone, you
> # are absolutely correct. If you goal is to make everyone think and
> # agree with you, then well...
> 
> Are you suggesting that "[making] everyone think and agree with you"
> is a valid goal?

I am not suggesting that it is or isn't. I am stating that it exists.

> 
> # A lot of geeks, pretty much every one I have ever met, myself
> # included agrees with your statement in theory. In practice we are
> # all very biased and want to do things our way and our way includes
> # trying to get other people to do it our way.
> 
> I think his point is that we can admit these differences exist, but
> they don't need to dominate our interactions to the point of
> alienation.

If only everyone agreed with that, the world would be a better place.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake







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