Wednesday, August 29, 2007

un-Internet Investigation

Going a little old school on a Wednesday.

The test here is to pick a question or subject you're interested in, and find out the answers without the GD intertubes. The internet is fantastic and I don't begrudge it one bit. I'm not someone who dislikes modern inventions that save us time and enhance our lives.

This is just an idea to keep your skills sharp. If you're my age or older, research projects in school meant repeated trips to the library and xeroxes. It wasn't more efficient, and I don't think it was better, just different. Worthy enough to keep those skills honed, just in case. And hell, it just might help your internet fingers find what you're looking for faster.

Furthermore, there's something really gratifying about a rigourous search resulting in an acceptable answer. Way more rewarding than throwing yourself at the altar of wikipedia and praying for a 60% correct answer.

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