Mike Rowe gives a TEDTalk... (old)

[slayer202]

It's an important point about the attitudes of intellectuals that think they know better than certain people. We actually depend on people with limited skill sets and specific knowledge that far exceeds what any individual can possibly know.

Further reading...
Thomas Sowell: "Intellectuals and Society"
Book review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nPskmu6CbI

Sometimes, the "right way" is the decidedly WRONG way. Any bureaucrat or idealist needs to realize this and his example is a revalation and interesting to boot.

really guys? youre trying to spin a totally bland lecture into something more meaningful. knock yourselves out

 

[Ichinisan]

really guys? youre trying to spin a totally bland lecture into something more meaningful. knock yourselves out

It was the opposite of "bland." He describes a realization that few intellectuals ever reach.

You go right ahead and revel in ignorance.

 

[satyajitmenon]

Mike addressing the Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about the need for change in Americas workforce.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_pp8CHEQ0

 

[xanis]

That was awesome. Mike Rowe is one smart guy.

 

[slayer202]

It was the opposite of "bland." He describes a realization that few intellectuals ever reach.

You go right ahead and revel in ignorance.

what the fuck are you talking about. sounds like wishful thinking from someone with no intellect. there is a gap between what rowe says and what you are trying to give him credit for. again, rowe says nothing of substance in that video. He goes through, reaching near what seems to be the pinnacle of his thoughts, it feels like he is about to make his point, but never does

 

[Ichinisan]

what the fuck are you talking about. sounds like wishful thinking from someone with no intellect. there is a gap between what rowe says and what you are trying to give him credit for. again, rowe says nothing of substance in that video. He goes through, reaching near what seems to be the pinnacle of his thoughts, it feels like he is about to make his point, but never does

FYI: There was a massive WHOOSH!!! and you haven't realized it. It's more obvious each time you post. No one is making you do it.

 

[Born2bwire]

Oh yeah, I've seen this before but it is a great talk. Worth listening to again.

 

[coloumb]

On QVC talking about banging animated characters...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDBM8lwVmQo

 

[disappoint]

really guys? youre trying to spin a totally bland lecture into something more meaningful. knock yourselves out

Just when you think you know it all, here comes Mike Rowe with 2 balls on his chin to serve you up some humble pie. You DO think you know it all don't you?

 

[Taejin]

I think Mike's lecture had several points:
1) We don't know everything. This is a platitude, yes, but Mike's great experiences and strong storytelling style humorously drives this point home.
2) Dirty jobs get the short end of the stick, whether its in media, or the way its shown in culture. Skilled labor is important, and should be given its own space instead of looking down on it. I bet Mike wanted to say something about university vs trade school and etc.
3) Reminding people that while it is great to venerate the creators, innovators and etc, you need the back-end to support the front-end. As eloquently as he puts it, "innovation needs imitation".

Also I learned about peripeteia and an agnorisis. Put a little more culture in my life.

FWIW, I saw this a long time ago. I haven't forgotten his story or his message since.