But, ended up with neither, as a whole -although there are shining examples. I work with PhD candidates and Post-Docs in physics so I get to see a completely different side and I am sure there are more out there; not that everyone has to operate at that level of intellectual involvement but putting a modicum of effort in....
After donating X million dollars to the federal government earmarked for a Department of Education, John D. Rockefeller said:
"I don't want a nation of thinkers! I want a nation of workers"
Just smart enough to run the machine of their boss' coice, but not smart enough for independent thinking.
Just think how much better off we'd all be if Rockefeller Sr. had of used a condom on that magical night....
Later Jay
You mean John D.'s father, the snake oil salesman, right? The problem is we'd still have the Rothschilds and several other families to worry about.
But, ended up with neither, as a whole -although there are shining examples. I work with PhD candidates and Post-Docs in physics so I get to see a completely different side and I am sure there are more out there; not that everyone has to operate at that level of intellectual involvement but putting a modicum of effort in....
Later Jay