tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818542164384221282.post7875865130295386028..comments2024-03-25T17:53:49.828+08:00Comments on Grassroots Oracle: Steven Feuerstein Perth Review - Session 1 - Code Therapy for Software DevelopersScott Wesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18106937181788036683noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818542164384221282.post-47469537895775495842009-08-20T13:19:41.216+08:002009-08-20T13:19:41.216+08:00As a side thought, I thoroughly recommend the movi...As a side thought, I thoroughly recommend the movie "District 9".<br /><br />Excellent relatively low budget film set (and filmed) in South Africa highlighting bigotry in a documentary style, while maintaining a decent pace with a bit of action and a few twists.<br /><br />Low hype, good return, continues success through word of mouth - as opposed to Bruno - high hype, then not much heard of after opening... my 5 cents.Scott Wesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106937181788036683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818542164384221282.post-75493543056078206162009-08-18T16:10:03.689+08:002009-08-18T16:10:03.689+08:00Your welcome (hopefully subsequent reviews remain ...Your welcome (hopefully subsequent reviews remain kind ;-)<br /><br />Sick birds - I had an inkling it was along those lines. I remember it tying in with the concept of asking juniors/newer programmers.<br /><br />Accent - I was wondering if this would spark a comment. Lynn mentioned that her Colorado accent was a "positive" when she used to work somewhere that involved being on the phone a lot. In the same way that many people read a certain visual impression (good or bad) from someone depending on how they're dressed/groomed, an accent can have certain stereotypes and cues for particular opinions. I'm certainly not taking anything away from your skills! However I thought I'd broadcast a thought that came to mind.<br />An example here I guess is people that have used accents to their advantage - comedians come to mind frequently. Jimeoin, Billy Connolly, Carl Barron... <br /><br />I'll see if I can get the second session review done before I head off to see "District 9" tonight, very excited at the potential of this movie. I've heard good things.<br /><br />Regards from Perth (still), <br />ScottScott Wesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106937181788036683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818542164384221282.post-63769554898205141472009-08-18T15:23:48.763+08:002009-08-18T15:23:48.763+08:00Thanks, Scott. This was lots of fun to read, and I...Thanks, Scott. This was lots of fun to read, and I appreciate your kind comments on my presentations.<br /><br />Yes, I certainly do believe in evolution. And why not? It is a useful explanation for how the world works. Is it "true"? I don't know. It just works. Maybe someday someone will come up with a theory that more accurately and usefully explains the process of changing organisms, supplanting or improving upon evolution. <br /><br />In the meantime, let's go with evolution. :-) <br /><br />You wrote "One of my hand written notes referred to a conversation about why birds don't look sick until they are near death. A pattern of evolution and adaptation - but I can't remember how it related to software development! Oops."<br /><br />That topic dealt with how programmers don't like to admit that we don't know something - we are all such know-it-alls! But hiding ignorance leads to bugs, so we need to get really good at asking for help - the more often and earlier the better!<br /><br />I am curious to understand better what you mean by "I'm sure his fairly generic American/Chicago accent has helped his success in the presentation theatre."<br /><br />Looking forward to your other write-ups,<br /><br />Regards from Singapore,<br />StevenSteven Feuersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619706770920320550noreply@blogger.com