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I'm just saying a person thought to be "very smart" should be able to do CS101, easily; and I don't think the examples you mentioned are indication of extraordi
by erikbye 9y ago
I'm just saying a person thought to be "very smart" should be able to do CS101, easily; and I don't think the examples you mentioned are indication of extraordinary cognitive faculties.
I taught myself near photo-realistic drawing, it's a mechanical skill--craftsmanship; had I continued to invest more time in perfecting the technique I would have got to what’s considered photo-realistic. My Spanish was decent after four months in Spain. Not once have I thought these things to indicate me being “very smart”.
I doubt having a mind that works a certain "special way" is vital to do CS; seeing heterogeneous groups of students graduate yearly.
- dosgonlogs 9y agosomething tells me your Spanish was never that great, and you never got that good at drawing. You reek of someone with a fragile ego. You also suck at writing clearly and concisely in English.
- literallycancer 9y agoHis English looks just fine to me.
- quantumwannabe 9y agoI think the GP's point is that in order to learn any skill you just have to be willing to study it and teach yourself; you don't have to be a genius.
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- aerovistae 9y agoIt has nothing to do with extraordinary cognitive abilities and everything to do with how well you process different types of information. You can draw really well, AND speak Spanish easily, and program! Wow! Congratulations, man! You must have a really versatile mind. Be proud. But don't imagine that anyone who has more trouble than you learning these things "must not be very smart." That would make you a bit foolish.