Notes"Scott Adams is not only a manager now, he has always been one by training: he was an economics major, not any kind of scientist or engineer, and he got an MBA before he worked with his first geek. He is extraordinarily observant (especially for an MBA, I add snarkily) and he actually does grasp how geeks think, but despite appearances he basically sees them from the outside. When I discovered this, the shock was so great that I started to see him as an outsider mocking my culture rather than an insider mocking its excesses (though to be sure Dilbert is harder on suits than on nerds), and I lost interest in the strip completely."FeedUnfurl
Notes"Last week I appeared āliveā in the virtual world of Second Life to promote my new book. ... Then I let them come on stage and kick my in the ānads."Unfurl
Notes"In reading the comments to my post yesterday, I see that many of you were confused about my positions. Evidently all of you are brilliant, so I assume the problem is on my end. With your indulgence, allow me to clarify."Unfurl
Notes"The company's first creation was the DILBERITO -- a delicious handheld meal fortified with 100% Daily Value of 23 essential vitamins and minerals. "Unfurl
Recycled Knowledge: Why Are PHBs Stupid?