I'm also going to chime in and say this point is pretty ignorant
implying that the only vocational work is worthwhile.
You say you have some understanding of science, programming, linux and
AI, but have you done anything that's been used by other people? Have
your received any feedback on your work? If not then whatever you've
done is just entertainment, this is an indulgence from your point of
view, and I don't believe you have authority to say this is not useful;
It's the same as if I were saying that no one needs vocational training
because there's a bunch of videos on youtube on how to fix everything
anyway and you can do everything by yourself; I'm a pretty good plumber,
I've fixed a faucet once.
Alex.
On 2019-03-13 10:10 a.m., Gary via talk wrote:
I believe the short answer is that if you live in North America, you
should avoid wasting money on a costly academic education, even if
you're very gifted, and, instead, focus on vocational training that
can never be outsourced, such as postal work, fire fighter, ambulance
paramedic and medical laboratory services. In that way there is a
clean bifurcation in the nature of work that is carried out between
here and India.
In this wonderful age, you don't have to spend a penny indulging your
interest in computer science, technology, physics and mathematics as
you have internet resources for that purpose. For example, I'm a
retired postal clerk but I entertain myself by downloading lectures on
these topics. I've taught myself c++ and I have lots of fun developing
applications in Linux. I have a passion for A.I and mathematics but I
know that, if you live in this country then these studies can never be
more than an indulgence, unless you have really good connections; but
then, in that case, you can just get a degree in medieval history
before taking the helm as CEO at some company, which is what Carly
Fiorinas did with HP.
https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2014/09/30/carly-fiorinas-medieval-history-major-inspires-young-female-conservatives
/gary
On 19-03-12 09:25 PM, James Knott via talk wrote:
On 03/12/2019 06:45 PM, o1bigtenor via talk wrote:
A number of years ago I read that India is generating more engineers
per year
that the rest of the world combined. How good they are - - - - that's
another question.
Several years ago, many companies decided to cut costs by moving help
desks etc. to India. Many have come to regret that decision, due to the
poor quality "help". In another thread, I mentioned how many put cost
ahead of value and we get garbage as a result.
One very important question a lot are missing is who is going to pay for
products, services, etc., when more and more of the jobs are moving
overseas. At one time, it was just cheap manufactured goods. Now it's
IT, legal and medical services and more. When does it end?
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