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  • I get a lot of “can you just make me a checklist I can follow.”

    I’m teaching computer networking and this hits the nail on the head. My students are plenty willing to learn answers to multiple choice questions. However, it is like pulling teeth trying to give them anything even slightly open ended. Sorry, at your real job the boss isn’t going to come up to you in a panic and say “the network went down, which of these 4 answers is the reason?”

    Troubleshooting, researching, and having curiosity are all important in this field. I’m having difficulty getting them to see that, or care.














  • The book is incredible and I heartily recommend everyone read it just for how batshit insane it is. Here’s a taste:

    Book Spoilers

    In the book, the speech during the March on Washington doesn’t happen. Instead, Forrest joins the march and is egged into throwing his Medal of Honor away in protest. It hits a senator and he’s arrested. He is offered a deal to join NASA to avoid jail time. He is sent into space with a monkey and female astronaut. The monkey pees on the controls and they land in the rainforest. They’re captured by natives. When rescue comes the woman decides to stay, and it’s implied it’s because she’s screwing the natives.

    He has a stint as a Professional Wrestler and The Creature from Black Lagoon.

    Also, Bubba doesn’t die. ::: spoiler

    It’s total insanity. Full of blue humor and raunchy sex. Is it good? Not particularly. Is it interesting? Absolutely.

    Again, strongly recommend everyone read it. It truly is a trip.