[citation][nom]reynod[/nom]Lets try to be a bit more civil please?[/citation]
Sure. Just one last thing...
[citation][nom]goodsyntax[/nom]Clearly, you are missing MY point. For a mechanic, keeping up with the latest Technical Service Bulletins, advances in engine management, changes to emissions control, updates to manufacturer repair guidance is a part of THEIR job. Their job does not include having to stay on top of the latest computer hardware, when the SQL Server Denali CTE will be released, whether the B3 stepping of Bulldozer will improve AMD's single threaded performance. They ARE doing more to enrich themselves and their job by learning about new tools, techniques, etc. that help them do their job more effectively. Microsoft, Apple, Intel, AMD, Asus et. all, simply have no relevance in their livelihood - and so, they do not spend time learning about things which have little or no significance for them. These folks call the help desk or Microsoft Support, because that is a better use of their time than researching new zero day attacks.So, as you were saying, you keep up with innovations that relate to you and what you use....well so do others, they just don't have the same priorities as you. I'm certain that you do not stay on top up all the new drug clinical trials, changes to tax law, corporate impact of S-Ox and HIPAA, generation 5 nuclear reactor designs, microfluidic circuits, genetically modified foods and the myriad of other things that directly or indirectly contribute to every day life. Chances are, you probably couldn't rebuild an engine, yet you drive a car, you probably couldn't explain the physics behind nuclear power generation, yet you use electricity, and you probably can't write a program in assembler or C++, yet you use a computer. You read about things that are important to you and/or your job. Just because you know more about tech that others does not make you better than them, just as a master carpenter who knows more about wood working does not make him better than you.Frankly, those "morons" are busting their ass because they did not have access to an education, could not reach for that cushy CEO job, and instead make money through sweat equity. Those "morons" realize that there is more in the world that having to work hard for menial pay and so are trying to give their children the opportunity to attain that cushy CEO position. It's called self-sacrifice and if you had children, you would understand their motivation.It's shocking how self-centered and self-righteous you are! You truly believe that you are so much better than most others. I have consolidated a few points that you have written, for your viewing pleasure. Maybe, you should review these and realize just how arrogant, demeaning and immoral they appear to others.[/citation]
Gathering knowledge advances intelligence in general and I try to keep up with as much as I can. I can program in C and Java (C++ is next on my list) and I will keep learning as much as I can about computers if I am to work efficiently with them. I can explain physics behind pretty much every electricity generation method known, and if I don't know it, I will look it up, because I like to learn and understand. I drive a bike, not a car, and I CAN repair its engine if needed. I won't do it most of the time, because there're people who can do it better than me, but the knowledge is too precious to ignore. The more you know, the easier and the more efficient your life becomes.
You say these folks call help desk of MS - well, had they been a bit more willing to learn, they'd spend half the time and maintain their PC by themselves!
It's shocking how self-centered and self-righteous you are! You truly believe that you are so much better than most others. I have consolidated a few points that you have written, for your viewing pleasure. Maybe, you should review these and realize just how arrogant, demeaning and immoral they appear to others.
Oh yes, indeed! If you still haven't realized, selfishness IS the greatest virtue in the world. All people who have created something useful were selfish and disregarded what the world thought of their work, thus managed to achieve success. I suggest reading
this. It will explain better than I ever can. Just prepare for extreme butthurt if the book
does manage to open your eyes
Do you really think that self-sacrifice is the ultimate goal of your life? And that then your kids should do the same, and the cycle should go on? How long? When will the people realize the value of their OWN lives and start living for themselves? That doesn't mean you can't have kids or pay for their education. Just don't make it hurt YOUR life and take away from it.
Just because you know more about tech that others does not make you better than them, just as a master carpenter who knows more about wood working does not make him better than you.
Yes, it does make him better than me in his area, and I'd be a fool to deny it. If, however, I would require a carpenter's services, I would do a thorough research to see who will do the job best. In fact, that's what I just did and I'm very happy with the result.
They ARE doing more to enrich themselves and their job by learning about new tools, techniques, etc. that help them do their job more effectively.
This is a lie. Most of the people I've seen don't do anything to expand their knowledge. In fact, most don't even work where they'd like to. And there's no excuse for it. All they do is work, come home, watch TV, pay their bills and call it self-sacrifice. Is it worth it? Of course not, since they're not doing anything for themselves. But they like to pretend that it IS worth it. Just the way loyal Apple customers will defend their allegedly superior product till their dying breath, because they've been ripped off, they know it and they're trying to justify their mistake. Or - or they don't see it at all and then they're genuinely sure the money they paid is worth it.
Don't do this mistake. Live for yourself while you still can.
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