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Subject:Re: Gerber approach to education From:"Arlen P. Walker" <Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 10 Apr 1995 11:37:00 -0600
In this setting, students can learn how to consider
problems using different approaches. The most valuable skill I have
gained from my education is the ability to approach problems from more
than one perspective.
I learned that from Harry Harrison, in the guise of one "Slippery" Jim DiGriz:
"If the solution to a problem isn't apparent in its definition, you've haven't
defined the problem properly." It's pithy quote which encourages me to think
creatively about a problem, and I paid nothing aside from taxes (library cards
are wonderful) and a few hours of my leisure time in order to learn it.
Have fun,
Arlen
Chief Managing Director In Charge, Department of Redundancy Department
DNRC 124
Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- Com
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