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I can't stand watching a whole lecture in video. I tried for SICP, for various screencasts... I'd rather have a book, really, so I can decide on my own if I nee
by ramchip 18y ago
I can't stand watching a whole lecture in video. I tried for SICP, for various screencasts... I'd rather have a book, really, so I can decide on my own if I need to spend more time understanding a certain section and skim the other.
- old-gregg 18y agoAgreed. I can't stand watching/listening people talk online in general: interviews, podcasts, lectures whatever. It always feels like enormous waste of time: I'd rather quickly scan the text of what they're saying, slowing down on important things and "fast-forwarding" water.
- niels_olson 18y agoIn general, I agree, but if it's a really great video, I would like to watch it. And in an academic world that is growing to embrace free culture, you will only need one great lectures on each chunk of material. In fact, it is best in some cases for everyone to have enjoyed the same bit of greatness, because they can all draw similar references and allusions later. Not always, or even most of the time, mind you, but there are some lectures that are definitely worth watching.