Book smarts vs. Street smarts

[flyingillini]

This has been entertaining reading this thread. You can pretty much tell who the posters that have a college degree or more are.

[Panic]

HS ..got thrown out but was a straight A student

The best in the business, folks. Here he is.

[Panic]

I believe that the original question was posed because some people feel that a college education makes a person “better,” not based on income. I don’t think anyone is denying that a college education is correlated to income, but that does not make a person better. There are many people that do not follow this rule, regardless of what the research says. This does not always follow the trend, but it does happen. Does that make them “smarter” in anyway? It depends on the definition of “smart.”

Ding, ding, ding...we have a winner. Thank you, Teela, for not losing focus.

[BuddyBear]

Ding, ding, ding...we have a winner. Thank you, Teela, for not losing focus.

Regardless of what Teela said, your stupidity was on full display throughout this thread

And that is something that no amount of money can correct

[moneyline]

"Better" is an impossible word to quantify.

I will say this, however. Having several degrees has allowed me to work in fields those who are not college educated could not have done and being fortunate enough to learn about the world by traveling the world for years has given me street smarts on many different streets around the globe.

Better? No. Much more interesting in a general conversation. Definitely. I have more to share, more ways to share it and, because most have been where I've journeyed, I can educate in a way the uneducated, untraveled cannot ...

Don't hate me 'cause of higher learning and travel. Embrace diversity!

[Panic]

Regardless of what Teela said, your stupidity was on full display throughout this thread

And that is something that no amount of money can correct

Didn't you say you taught at a university for 6 years? They must be so proud. Look at you. Sitting on a gambling forum trying to force your will and belittle people. Were you a professor there? I think the things you displayed in this thread were alot my dangerous than mine. Ecspecially since you held an influencial positon over the youth of today. You sir are a fvckin albatross around the neck of those that try to branch out and be someone. You never taught at a university and if you did, what a shame for those that paid money to attend.


And THAT sir, is something no amount of money can correct.

[bigboydan]

I can't remember who the guy was, however there was a high school drop out (9th grader) that made it on the Forbes list like 2 years ago. They had a big ole story about it on 60 minutes.

The point is simple... You don't have to be a road scholar to be successful in this world.

[Tsoprano]

Didn't you say you taught at a university for 6 years? They must be so proud. Look at you. Sitting on a gambling forum trying to force your will and belittle people. Were you a professor there? I think the things you displayed in this thread were alot my dangerous than mine. Ecspecially since you held an influencial positon over the youth of today. You sir are a fvckin albatross around the neck of those that try to branch out and be someone. You never taught at a university and if you did, what a shame for those that paid money to attend.


And THAT sir, is something no amount of money can correct.

[BuddyBear]

This is pointless. I guess we'll just have to agree that ignorance is bliss.

[Panic]

You continue to amaze me, Buddy. And people wonder why students aren't learning anything.

[BuddyBear]

I can't remember who the guy was, however there was a high school drop out (9th grader) that made it on the Forbes list like 2 years ago. They had a big ole story about it on 60 minutes.

The point is simple... You don't have to be a road scholar to be successful in this world.

Ummm, okay, and your point is?

[BuddyBear]

You continue to amaze me, Buddy. And people wonder why students aren't learning anything.

How should you know what students learn and do not learn?

Please show me any of my claims in any of my posts which are not supported by empirical evidence?

[Dazzez]

You don't have to be a road scholar to be successful in this world.

So if you're a "road scholar" does that mean you're "street smart"?

[Panic]

You've already said that once in this thread. I guess you feel that is a great comeback. I'm with ya. I feel the goosebumps.

[Panic]

How should you know what students learn and do not learn?
Please show me any of my claims in any of my posts which are not supported by empirical evidence?

And how should you? I haven't claimed to teach, but you have. Prove it.

[Tsoprano]

How should you know what students learn and do not learn?

Please show me any of my claims in any of my posts which are not supported by empirical evidence?

All you keep doing is demanding stats. You are BROKE AS FVCK compare to the THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of people who branched out on their own and succeeded. You are pathetic, it would be nice to have a nice debate over the matter. But instead all you say are things along the line of "if only you saw how stupid you sound". No sir, you are the one who looks ridiculously off track by putting down anyone who has a different opinion.

No answer is the answer for everyone when it comes to "making it" in this unpredicatable world, nor matter how much on-paper bull shit you come up with and bring to this thread.

[Tsoprano]

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/FunMoney/Story?id=5359219&page=1

http://www.socyberty.com/People/10-Famous-Millionaire-High-School-Dropouts.56831

and so on, were only the first 2 results that popped up.

You can make this the next subject for your class.

[BuddyBear]

You've already said that once in this thread. I guess you feel that is a great comeback. I'm with ya. I feel the goosebumps.

Right, and of course you could not identify a single claim I made that was not supported by empirical evidence. Guys like you make me feel great for having spent so much time in school. To be ignorant and uneducated is the worst possible thing in life I kid you not. Even the arguments I am having to respond to are so beyond idiotic, it reassures me that my time in school was well spent.

You guys who are sitting here talking about "street smarts" and fixinig engines for a living and doing construction work and who would you rather call to fix an air conditioner a guy who studies Shakespere or a guy with "street smarts" sound like total donkeys IMO. Almost like you have to minimize the dissonance you experience everyday in your life that the decision you made to forego your education was the absolute best decision you ever made in this world.

What's even sadder is the belief that if we can find one guy on Forbes top income list who dropped out of high school, then by God we should declare that school is a complete waste of time. Why don't we just start working at age 9. Or better yet, "i know a guy who is rich who never went to school" argument.

I am not sure what to feel. I guess mainly I feel sorry for you if you think being "street smart" is a really good quality to have or some sort of compliment. I'll need that next time I go to a pawn shop or am involved in a gang fight.

Being book smart is for losers I guess

[BuddyBear]

I want one of you guys to challenge just one of my claims. Let's see who can do it. I've challenged all your claims and rebuffed them with ease I might add. Tell me one thing that is wrong with my claims about education and income.

[BuddyBear]

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/FunMo...5359219&page=1

http://www.socyberty.com/People/10-Famous-Millionaire-High-School-Dropouts.56831

and so on, were only the first 2 results that popped up.

You can make this the next subject for your class.

and your point is?

[Panic]

lol. Nice try, Buddy. I'm still waiting for the proof of your employment as an instructor in college. Your personal attacks are becoming boring. They were amusing at first, I must admit.

[BuddyBear]

how am I suppose to prove to you that I work at a university? Am I asking you for your tax returns to prove your net worth?

Why don't you just take what I have to say as truth. Did I challenge you once when you said you were well-off? Have some courtesy at the very least.

[Panic]

Have a good night, Buddy. I wish the best.

[pico]

college is just a filtering process. people with money and connections usually go to college, so of course they'll be more successful. i beleive there are large number of people are better off not going to college...waste of time and money.

[Thor4140]

I can't remember who the guy was, however there was a high school drop out (9th grader) that made it on the Forbes list like 2 years ago. They had a big ole story about it on 60 minutes.

The point is simple... You don't have to be a road scholar to be successful in this world.

Hell i think Gates dropped out of college.

[BuddyBear]

Yeah, based on my posts this entire thread where i was talking about journal articles, social science research, etc.... Can't you tell that I work at a university? Do you think the average person in the street is able to cite off-hand research articles from sociology? Do you think the average person knows statistics/research methods without some form of formal education?

Don't be a dipshit.....

[Bread]

Just another reason for people to hate each other. I love it!!!

I personally embrace my stupidity and ignorance. And my brokeness <----not a word! me so stoopit!!!

As long as I don't come off as a snobby prick like Buddy or Moneyline, my life is going pretty good. Nobody likes a snobby prick. Not even other college graduates.

[flyingillini]

Right, and of course you could not identify a single claim I made that was not supported by empirical evidence. Guys like you make me feel great for having spent so much time in school. To be ignorant and uneducated is the worst possible thing in life I kid you not. Even the arguments I am having to respond to are so beyond idiotic, it reassures me that my time in school was well spent.

You guys who are sitting here talking about "street smarts" and fixinig engines for a living and doing construction work and who would you rather call to fix an air conditioner a guy who studies Shakespere or a guy with "street smarts" sound like total donkeys IMO. Almost like you have to minimize the dissonance you experience everyday in your life that the decision you made to forego your education was the absolute best decision you ever made in this world.

What's even sadder is the belief that if we can find one guy on Forbes top income list who dropped out of high school, then by God we should declare that school is a complete waste of time. Why don't we just start working at age 9. Or better yet, "i know a guy who is rich who never went to school" argument.

I am not sure what to feel. I guess mainly I feel sorry for you if you think being "street smart" is a really good quality to have or some sort of compliment. I'll need that next time I go to a pawn shop or am involved in a gang fight.

Being book smart is for losers I guess

BuddyBear,

I just got done reading all the posts about this topic. Also, I have have read a lot of your other posts but never paid attention to them as much as this one. I am not on this forum to try to be better than anyone because nobody is better than anyone else. Myself, I am very close to be receiving my PHD, but I do not use any of my skills for work. I for one just like school and enjoy the experience over and over. It means nothing to me if someone has an education or not. My best employee only has a high school education and he has made it to be my main supervisor. Basically I just want to let you know I commend you and your posts and I agree with what you are saying here. I know a lot of people do not see eye to eye and people take things the wrong way on a message board. I totally get what you are saying and I agree....

[durito]

Hell i think Gates dropped out of college.

[BuddyBear]

Just another reason for people to hate each other. I love it!!!

I personally embrace my stupidity and ignorance. And my brokeness <----not a word! me so stoopit!!!

As long as I don't come off as a snobby prick like Buddy or Moneyline, my life is going pretty good. Nobody likes a snobby prick. Not even other college graduates.

I tried to argue with facts, evidence, statistics and make sound logical arguments based on empirical evidence. They argue with emotion and factually incorrect information. It's not my fault my target audience for this thread can't comprehend anything I said.

I challenged them to find one incorrect claim I made. They couldn't.

[Bread]

Whether you are right or wrong, you are a snobby prick.

And thems the facts.

But hey, I am truly happy for your continued success. Take care Buddy.

[BuddyBear]

Whether you are right or wrong, you are a snobby prick.

And thems the facts.

But hey, I am truly happy for your continued success. Take care Buddy.

Great, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out......

[Robyn]

I am very sad that I missed the fun in here today. It is always my goal to have moneyline berate my educational background.

[Bread]

Great, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out......

My door is broken and I don't have the money to get it repaired. I wish I had your advice back in the day brainiac.

[Teela]

It's not my fault my target audience for this thread can't comprehend anything I said.

Your target audience? I comprehended everything that you said and I did not refute any of it except to say that there are some that do indeed buck the trend. If I wanted to, I could debate statistics and research on here with you, but there’s not a point since I was actually agreeing with your basic statement that those that go to college do, according to research, make more money. There was no reason to be demeaning.

As for the rest of this, a lady knows when to leave a pissing match between boys.