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Imagine being able to ask questions and get answers back based upon understanding, and not upon a curriculum or agenda. I have found this method to allow me to consume information much faster while skipping over the often tedious topics.


Do you think that "tediousness" is a good indicator of whether a topic is important?


No,I don't think so. There are times when you ask a question, and the person will condescend, in the positive sense, and speak at a level below you. I prefer to ask when I am teaching where I should start. I'll explain very quickly the basics, if they're familiar, I'll jump the next level. Until I reach the depth of their understanding, I will skip over foundational concepts.


Shhhh, the more Duning-Kruger, the more valuable true competence becomes.




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