Name that quote

[old man emu]

A possible reason for millennials returning higher IQs than their parents is that modern education philosophy concentrates on problem solving, not rote learning that previous generations were educated (?) with. Put simply, an IQ test measures your reasoning and problem-solving abilities. The modern education system is based on the idea that one can always source fundamental information from the Internet, or will have access to apps that do the number crunching for you. How do you calculate True Airspeed? Fill in the blanks in this: True Airspeed (TAS) Calculator

 

When was the last time you heard a class at a primary school chanting their Times tables? Nowadays they are taught to gather information, analyse it and come to conclusions about the information. With that sort of education, is it any wonder that they are good at reasoning and problem solving? Hence the higher IQ scores. Then let them try to score well in a Mental Arithmetic test. Now who's a genius?

[octave]

Then let them try to score well in a Mental Arithmetic test. Now who's a genius?

 

That is probably true. I suppose it comes down to what the purpose of education is. Being good with arithmetic is great but it does not mean you can balance your budget or make wise economic choices. We don't remember Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking because they could do arithmetic.

 

A definition of intelligence is "the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills" This, now more than ever will be an important factor in whether someone thrives or not.

[old man emu]

Who's quote is in this clip?

 

 

[nomadpete]

Quote:-

 

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."

[facthunter]

There's no problem being with the majority if they are properly informed. Nev

[nomadpete]

So true, Nev.

I'm trying to stir the imagination of the audience.

Whose quote was it?

[onetrack]

The quote about the majority was from Mark Twain.

[nomadpete]

Yes OneT, Mark was a cynical character.

[nomadpete]

How about this one.....

 

"I'd like to die on Mars. Just not on impact."

[old man emu]

7 hours ago, nomadpete said:

How about this one.....

 

"I'd like to die on Mars. Just not on impact."

I googled the quote, but I'll play fair and not give the answer.

 

Here's one from the 50's: "We've got to get rid of the reds".

[nomadpete]

Sounds like something my uncle often said, after dinner.

 

I learnt so much from him!

 

 

 

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[spacesailor]

All those in Brissie with ' fire Ants '  , LoL

spacesailor

 

 

[nomadpete]

Probably a 1950's yank politician. In that case. Before my time

[old man emu]

Oh! I weep torrents of tears in response to your lack of knowledge of one of Australia's greatest sports(persons). Wally Lindrum, was an Australian professional player of English billiards who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until his retirement in 1950.  He was one of the most successful players ever seen in billiards, with 57 world records to his credit, some of which still stand.

 

 

[nomadpete]

I am suitably chastened

[onetrack]

I'm confused. How does getting rid of the Reds help you win at billiards?

[pmccarthy]

Snookered again!

[nomadpete]

On 07/04/2022 at 11:48 PM, nomadpete said:

 

"I'd like to die on Mars. Just not on impact."

Alright. That was Elon Musk.

He has planned a Mars doomsday bunker. Probably read Ben Elton's book "Stark"

[nomadpete]

A somewhat older quote that I rather like:-

 

"Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious."

[old man emu]

7 hours ago, onetrack said:

I'm confused. How does getting rid of the Reds help you win at billiards?

I blame my Dad for that one. It was a Dad joke. Billiards is played with one white, one red and one yellow ball. You may find some billiards rules versions using two white balls where one ball gets marked with a black dot. The players choose white or yellow as their cue ball and the red is the target. But it has some truth in it when you look at the scoring system.

 

 English billiards rules and regulations has 3 different ways you can score points:

2 Points: A canon shot where the cue ball hits both other balls.

2 Points: Potting or going in off your opponent's ball.

3 Points: Potting or going in off the red ball.

[Cosmick]

On 08/04/2022 at 4:21 AM, old man emu said:

 

Here's one from the 50's: "We've got to get rid of the reds".

If it was the 40's I would have said Patton but 50's maybe J.Edgar Hoover 

 

[pmccarthy]

Here's one from the 50's: "We've got to get rid of the reds".

Maybe a dedicated drinker entering his cellar?

[facthunter]

IF you drank wine in Australia in those days you were considered ODD. To be a  real man you had to drink (lots of) Beer.   Nev

[old man emu]

Where's this from? 

 

"At the third stroke it will be ...."

 

And none of your smut!

[nomadpete]

On 09/04/2022 at 2:57 PM, pmccarthy said:

Here's one from the 50's: "We've got to get rid of the reds".

Maybe a dedicated drinker entering his cellar?

Pretty sure that is a genuine McCathyism.