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>On the other hand, they do seem to be loading up the top ranks of violinists and pianists. Yes, but being able to flawlessly play back music that other people
by astrofinch 16y ago
>On the other hand, they do seem to be loading up the top ranks of violinists and pianists.
Yes, but being able to flawlessly play back music that other people composed is mostly useless. (Only half trolling.)
The people who create the most wealth in today's society don't do it through rote labor.
- jacquesm 16y agoThe 10,000 hour rule is agnostic when it comes to spending those hours voluntarily or forced. In either case you will probably be good or even excellent at something but when forced you'll hate your skill with a passion probably just as strong as those that will love their skill that achieved it voluntarily.
- Tichy 16y agoI completely agree that it is a useless skill that can and will be replaced by a computer. Why not teach the children horse riding, or knitting, or pottery?