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> If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unles
by duaneb 10y ago
> If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius).
I don't see how responding to emails instantly makes you any more competitive. Successful people unplug all the time. Even Obama plays basketball, sleeps, hits the beach, and enjoys himself. But just like ignoring email isn't really acceptable, neither will be not using AR. You're just ensuring your future slavery to the economy—all the money in the world isn't worth much if you spend your life plugged in.
- AndrewKemendo 10y agoYou've created quite a strawman there with the email argument. Read my other response. Bottom line is, it's there to help you make better decisions, including perhaps even not responding to email.
- orly_bookz 10y agoWouldn't the point be about being "plugged in" while actually working? Nobody says you have to read email during your off-hours but if you're working in, say, IT and you're not taking advantage of google, stackoverflow, hackernews, technology subreddits, etc... well then you're well behind the eight ball. I've seen generic knowledge workers keep up with dedicated programmers simply by virtue of how well they use the internet interface, while the guys/gals that have been coding for 20 years don't even bother to do simple google searches for basic questions about new technologies...