From: Chad Perrin <code@...>
Date: 2011-04-05T07:27:44+09:00
Subject: Re: Lambda Shambda

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On Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 05:50:53AM +0900, Iain Barnett wrote:
>=20
> Argument by authority is not an absolute fallacy and would only apply
> if he was using that authority to overrule any other view than his, and
> regardless, the point being made was by comparison/contrast. Having
> studied physics at that level does show a certain ability in
> concentration, mathematics, and abstract thought, and would (hopefully)
> mean that you'd be able to pick up things in fields where those
> abilities are useful.

On the other hand, I've met some physicists in my time who are complete
clods when it comes to anything involving even mildly technical
proficiency with a computer.  I don't just mean they were unskilled; I
mean they were *unteachable*.

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Chad Perrin [ original content licensed OWL: http://owl.apotheon.org ]

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