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>If we're not at peak computer science already, we're very close to it. Is there a 'peak' reading/writing ability? Just because the majority can write doesn't

>If we're not at peak computer science already, we're very close to it. Is there a 'peak' reading/writing ability? Just because the majority can write doesn't mean they can pump out award winning novels. On top of that, these miners are learning to code, which is to computer science like grammar is to linguistics.

fjdjcjjcjd 11y ago
Peak in terms of adoption. Sure they're not experts and are only learning fundamental skills, but it's a bizarre phenomenon nonetheless. >Is there a 'peak' reading/writing ability? Arguments like this don't make any sense. Computer science is no more of an essential skill because we use computers than cellular biology is because we're all made of cells. Why aren't we all learning cellular biology? The miners should be learning about how their body works.
- totalrobe 11y ago
  First, they are not learning comp science. The article states they are learning to code HTML/PHP/JS. Second, we do all learn biology....that's fairly standard high school and college curriculum. Third, I would argue that basic comp science knowledge is becoming essential to professional success just like communication skills are. Individuals who understand systems and communicate in functional and technical domains are in high demand.
  - cjrifjcjenjz 11y ago
    I suppose that makes sense. Also we all drive cars and use machinery, so we should all learn the principles of mechanical engineering while we're at it. And all of our lives are heavily influenced by the weather, so everyone should learn meteorology. We also all live in homes, so high schools should provide mandatory construction classes.
    - douche 11y ago
      A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough For Love
      - GFK_of_xmaspast 11y ago
        Insects are some of the most successful creatures on the face of the planet.
    - totalrobe 11y ago
      If one likes to argue in circles on the internet, maybe one should look into some philosophy/logic classes?

fjdjcjjcjd 11y ago

Peak in terms of adoption. Sure they're not experts and are only learning fundamental skills, but it's a bizarre phenomenon nonetheless. >Is there a 'peak' reading/writing ability? Arguments like this don't make any sense. Computer science is no more of an essential skill because we use computers than cellular biology is because we're all made of cells. Why aren't we all learning cellular biology? The miners should be learning about how their body works.

totalrobe 11y ago
First, they are not learning comp science. The article states they are learning to code HTML/PHP/JS. Second, we do all learn biology....that's fairly standard high school and college curriculum. Third, I would argue that basic comp science knowledge is becoming essential to professional success just like communication skills are. Individuals who understand systems and communicate in functional and technical domains are in high demand.
- cjrifjcjenjz 11y ago
  I suppose that makes sense. Also we all drive cars and use machinery, so we should all learn the principles of mechanical engineering while we're at it. And all of our lives are heavily influenced by the weather, so everyone should learn meteorology. We also all live in homes, so high schools should provide mandatory construction classes.
  - douche 11y ago
    A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough For Love
    - GFK_of_xmaspast 11y ago
      Insects are some of the most successful creatures on the face of the planet.
  - totalrobe 11y ago
    If one likes to argue in circles on the internet, maybe one should look into some philosophy/logic classes?