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RE: An Epiphany for the Week

in Rant, Complain, Talk8 days ago (edited)

What an epiphany, dear @minismallholding!

Reading about the everyday nature of climbing at the gym, I'm surprised by how the concept of its design affects people's moods. I'm sorry it was an uncomfortable experience for you and your youngest daughter. Don't go back there.

I think you should be where you feel comfortable. Of course, it's good to try things out to distinguish.

Regarding the comment about the smug attitude of college graduates, you're right. Some people grow up, but I don't think they're the majority. Especially when life hits hard against egos. Success doesn't always favor the most educated, at least not formally.

For a couple of weeks now, I've been visiting Substack and found an article that talked about the distinction between smart and cultured. I remembered my father, who only managed to finish his sophomore year of high school. Not for lack of intelligence, no. He was very intelligent, but being the eldest son of a couple who were divorcing at the time, he had to abandon formal education to help support my grandmother and uncles.

The article hosted on Substack made it clear that being cultured didn't imply great intelligence, only effort and dedication to acquiring knowledge and the skills generally appropriate for society. So, those who boast about their academic degrees are probably fools. Stay away from them, even if it's not contagious through direct contact. Gosh! I feel like I'm in a state of déjà vu!

I wonder how many scrolls Socrates boasted of?

Like you, I'm not criticizing professionals with academic degrees. They have their merits. When I look in the mirror every day, I see one, and I know how it feels. But time teaches us that it's useless if you don't behave with humility.

I love being in touch with you through the wonderful, asynchronous digital experience of Hive. You broaden my perspective. I don't know any climbers around me. At most, I see only them on film (damn, what did I say? Everything is digital in IMAX now).

Have a great weekend, full of blessings and good things.

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Especially when life hits hard against egos. Success doesn't always favor the most educated

Very true. As I think about it the people who have acted this way seem to be the ones whose degrees haven't gotten them where they hoped they would and aren't helping them now. For various reasons we are seeing a change in how university education is being viewed and it's not as esteemed as it used to be. Just having the certificate isn't enough, you still need to demonstrate other skills.

my father, who only managed to finish his sophomore year of high school. Not for lack of intelligence

There are numerous reasons why intelligent people might not be able to go on to university education, which is why I would never make a judgement on anyone over their education levels. Even those who actually aren't very intelligent will be able to teach you something from their experiences in life. One of my pet hates is when people will make judgements of others as being bad or stupid without even getting to know them. Someone recently disappointed me in that way.

(damn, what did I say? Everything is digital in IMAX now).

😂 I wonder how long it will be before we are struggling to define the difference between digital and reality. I was saying to my daughter that it won't be long before actors are surplus to requirements in the film industry.

I always look forward to your comments, thank you. 😊


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