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Name: Joe
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
Metro: Raleigh
Birthday: 10/4/1986
Gender: Male
Interests: Philosophy (specifically pragmatism), cognitive psychology, politics, adult moral development, cultural anthropology, computer science, electrical engineering, user interfacing / dynamic ergonomics, cooking, and pursuing self-actualization in my life.
Occupation: Student
Industry: Engineering
Message: message meEmail: email me
AIM:  JSW3OL
Member Since:
5/14/2003
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| The last several months have been amazing.
A functional long-term relationship.
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A noble and exciting job.
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A warm acceptance into the information science profession.
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A new apartment, which I'm still slowly settling into.
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And an end to undergrad.
The updates have been sparse, since I've been spending time practicing instead of involved in as much deep thought and writing. Some things I've found out:
I have once again let my interests far exceed my age and venture outside those of my social group. This time it took me a while to realize, as there was an active attempt to deny it. I'm doing better coping this time with the limited overlap, lol. As with intimacy in relationships, you cherish whatever may fall in the realm of mutual interest, rationally addressing the work involved in changing that window.
It is very interesting how little critical thinking and how much learned helplessness exists in people's lives. Our higher education system needs to do a better job, if our K-12 isn't cultivating minds appropriate for a free people. There is enormous room for improvement.
Graduation is a sham. There needs to be much more reflection the value of an education both by students and the institution. Where a good understanding exists, it is not being passed on well.
It is amazing how much room for development there is within the fields of information science and knowledge management. I'm excited to be a part and begin a very quick move from a newcomer to a meaningful contributor. :)
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| I'm motivated by challenging work.
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I'm ready to graduate.
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| Three thoughts:
I live in a world I understand too well for my own good.
I would frequently offend common sensibilities if I chose to act on my philosophies.
I’m growing tired of refraining from action; people are beginning to take notice. :)
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| Overwhelmed. Meetings to setup, more projects than could ever be completed within the time I have, and a major programming project I am struggling to complete before Tuesday. Stress is high, but it is nice to sincerely feel that my time is valuable, even in small quantities. | | |
| Feeling satisfied with life is a very unusual feeling. If grades are decent this semester, the requirements for my undergrad degree are fulfilled by the end of next, and provided the move-out to a place in Raleigh/Durham goes well, life will be good. Tonight, writing a paper and thinking about the value of intangibles:
http://nymag.com/news/features/52450/ | | |
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