Comments on: A Kansan in Silicon Valley: The Magnificent Obsession http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession Just another Diggings site Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Conrad http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114222 Conrad Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:28:43 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2008/01/25/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114222 I'm glad I sent that computer to you, too! Hey, in case the world hasn't noticed yet, I've got a great Mom! And, GL, the best thing about that paper may be the mystery. Just a hint, though, is that it dealt with the unnecessary (and limiting) marriage of science and classical logic. There are other "logics" that can yield broader understandings of the world. The challenge is making them rigorous and consistent. Physics and the foundations of the physical world not turning out the way it appears to the senses has paved the way. I’m glad I sent that computer to you, too! Hey, in case the world hasn’t noticed yet, I’ve got a great Mom!

And, GL, the best thing about that paper may be the mystery. Just a hint, though, is that it dealt with the unnecessary (and limiting) marriage of science and classical logic. There are other “logics” that can yield broader understandings of the world. The challenge is making them rigorous and consistent. Physics and the foundations of the physical world not turning out the way it appears to the senses has paved the way.

]]> By: Corky http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114218 Corky Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:18:07 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2008/01/25/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114218 I think that was one of his papers I didn't type, lol. By the time I typed his father through his Master's Degree in Education and his aunt through her Bachelor's Degree in Education, I felt pretty well educated and it didn't cost me a dime. People these days don't know how much effort it takes to pound out a paper (with all the margins, foot notes, etc., just so) on a manual typewriter........maybe that is why I have fingers that are still strong enough to open most anything I decide to open. You are right on the regrets......I have very few and they weren't my fault anyway, lol! It is good to communicate with the outside world......I am so glad Con sent me this computer. I think that was one of his papers I didn’t type, lol. By the time I typed his father through his Master’s Degree in Education and his aunt through her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, I felt pretty well educated and it didn’t cost me a dime. People these days don’t know how much effort it takes to pound out a paper (with all the margins, foot notes, etc., just so) on a manual typewriter……..maybe that is why I have fingers that are still strong enough to open most anything I decide to open. You are right on the regrets……I have very few and they weren’t my fault anyway, lol! It is good to communicate with the outside world……I am so glad Con sent me this computer.

]]> By: wwds http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114214 wwds Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:26:39 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2008/01/25/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114214 I think Conrad's paper must have been something...although I am left wondering what it is about and how can I read it? His concept of Magnificent Obsession is spot on for almost anyone who wants to excel in any career. One needs the obsession to move ahead...otherwise it is too easy. Most of us spend our entire life hoping to find it...when all it may take, is deciding to get obsessive about even the small opportunities that present themselves along the way. I think Conrad’s paper must have been something…although I am left wondering what it is about and how can I read it? His concept of Magnificent Obsession is spot on for almost anyone who wants to excel in any career. One needs the obsession to move ahead…otherwise it is too easy. Most of us spend our entire life hoping to find it…when all it may take, is deciding to get obsessive about even the small opportunities that present themselves along the way.

]]> By: wwds http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114213 wwds Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:24:05 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2008/01/25/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114213 I know how proud you must be, Corky. I have a feeling they know it too. What a life! Must be great to be able to look back with no regrets...that is a definition of a life well led, it seems to me. I know how proud you must be, Corky. I have a feeling they know it too. What a life! Must be great to be able to look back with no regrets…that is a definition of a life well led, it seems to me.

]]> By: Corky http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/01/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114212 Corky Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:37:16 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2008/01/25/a-kansan-in-silicon-valley-the-magnificent-obsession/#comment-114212 I think I can honestly say that my family is mine. Many women fret because they did not have the education to have the career they had in mind......that is fine for them but I turned down the offered scholarships and job offers so that I could stay home and nurture my children. The Dad that you mentioned made it possible for me to stay at home or seek a career doing whatever I was able to talk someone into letting me try. My career days were interesting and educating but my good days were when I stayed at home and tended to my husband and children. Too many husbands and children are not tended now because it takes two salaries to make ends meet. Going without a few of the things you want is no sin but neglecting your family is.......living through the "great depresion" taught me that. I hope our government can get things straightened out so other women (or men) will be able to have Magnificent Obsessions too. I think I can honestly say that my family is mine. Many women fret because they did not have the education to have the career they had in mind……that is fine for them but I turned down the offered scholarships and job offers so that I could stay home and nurture my children. The Dad that you mentioned made it possible for me to stay at home or seek a career doing whatever I was able to talk someone into letting me try. My career days were interesting and educating but my good days were when I stayed at home and tended to my husband and children. Too many husbands and children are not tended now because it takes two salaries to make ends meet. Going without a few of the things you want is no sin but neglecting your family is…….living through the “great depresion” taught me that. I hope our government can get things straightened out so other women (or men) will be able to have Magnificent Obsessions too.

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