Programming Interviews For Dummies | #27

Before anything else, there's the series titles, and I'm going to make a joke: I always wanted to write "Low Self-Esteem For Dummies!" and see how many copies I could sell. There's a serious thought behind the joke. I don't like "...For Dummies", and I never buy one or recommend one. I am not a dummy. People who are asking for info aren't dummies. People who are learning to do a thing aren't dummies. People who ask dumb questions aren't dummies. When I was a kid, I asked one. A grownup said to Mom, "He sure asks a lot of dumb questions." Mom replied, "He sure as hell does, all day long." Then she said, , bless her heart, "You notice, tho, he never asks the same one twice." Every great thinker you know, every philosopher, every scientist, every writer, every artist, everyone whose mind you respect? Every single one of them got there by asking dumb questions. They weren't dummies, they were curious and thoughtful and courageous. Episode 27 is live! If you are interested in becoming a part of the conversation, Click here to join the Change-Harvesting Camerata Today! --- If you have any feedback you can always tweet @GeePawHill on Twitter, or drop a voice message via the voice messages link here on Anchor. You can also read the full transcription of this podcast over on GeePawHill.org.