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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
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"No point learning how to do x because AI can do it for me faster, why waste my time?" - is a really frustrating thing to hear when trying to teach people. Even if you want to use these "tools" you will use them better if you know what you are doing. Knowing how to use a coping saw means you are better at using a jigsaw or scrollsaw.