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I have no reason to believe your dad is dumb, and I'm not someone who thinks you're dumb if you're not computer savvy (such as your Dad). That said, I've known
by corin_ 16y ago
I have no reason to believe your dad is dumb, and I'm not someone who thinks you're dumb if you're not computer savvy (such as your Dad).
That said, I've known and employed electricians whom I would call dumb, despite the fact that they can do their jobs. I'm not having a go at electricians, I can't do what they do, and I'm certainly not trying to make any point along the lines of "electricians are dumb except when it comes to their own area". Hell, I've known more intelligent electricians than dumb ones.
What I am saying, though, is that I don't think "dealing with megawatts of electricity" proves that someone is/isn't dumb. (And again, that's not me saying you're wrong in saying your dad isn't dumb.)
- barrkel 16y agoI think you could replace the word "electrician" in your quibble there with just about any other profession, with a corresponding change to the "dealing with megawatts" boast, and it could still be true.
- corin_ 16y agoMost professions, sure. Still, I prefer to see people being assumed clever for their job than those who are assumed dumb for theirs.
- barrkel 16y agoI think you could replace the word "electrician" in your quibble there with just about any other profession, with a corresponding change to the "dealing with megawatts" boast, and it could still be true. Even IT technicians and PR guys.