Musk on Mars

what if you can't work?

 

I never heard that Jesus was literate. Ever heard of the book of Jesus?
Google says he probably wasn't literate, but no one really knows.

 

In ancient times, literacy was a special skill that few possessed. Those who knew how to write were called, "scribes."

 

Today scribes are low cost typists for high priced MDs who don't like to chart.

 

I like Musk...regardless who he votes for...and I don't own an EV either.

 

The more things change....

 

"In ancient times, literacy was a special skill that few possessed" 100% accurate. What is not stated but might be inferred by readers is that transition to literacy was ancient or nearly so. That would be incorrect:

Literacy - Our World in Data

If readers or listeners conclude more than what was stated, they are literate but not extremely so.

In a nice way this forms the basis for all non-fiction writing I guess, because readers inject 'themselves' into text and have rich emotional experiences.

In a not nice way, it opens vast areas for political persuasion.

 

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men?
Elon knows. *maniacal laughter*

 

Afghanistan I was kind of expecting.

What's up with Algeria? Do they run men out of school there?

 

My unsupported speculation is that Algerian men emigrate but do not bring ladies with them. Having met several in US in food-service industry. N=useless.

By that chart, Costa Rica seems odd as it is more a stay-at-home country. Being extraordinarily lovely and 'helpful government' and non militarized and all that good stuff.

 

Tons & tons of USA expats in Costa rica.

 

So true, @hill Good stuff I cited above is an incomplete list of reasons for 120 thousands having gone. Most buy into gated communities, Escazu etc.

The 8 Best Places To Live In Costa Rica For Expats

And miss the best of it

I share a similar dream, but for logistics and finance. Telling stories about biology at UCR and OTS would be a pleasant end game. Could happen, but unrelated to global literacy, or whatever this thread is to cover.

 

telling stories around the campfire on mars, now that's my idea of retirement!

watch

 

since follow up admonitions talk about taking care of Orphans and widows, yes of course there are many exceptions to the general rule.

 

Literacy between different ethnicities were often low, although not so with young Jewish male children.

Ancient Jewish Education – AMIT

Typically this issue is promulgated by those that want to do so - to discredit scripture, although that's not to in any way suggest that that is why it is was brought up here in this situation

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MOSTLY false?

What can they NOT read?
Their name?
The High School they went to?
Words like 'satisfactorily' or 'completed?'

SLOW CLAP for Politifact.....

 

Were those questions?

If so, why did you avoid linking to the answers?

 

My dad, a World War II vet - never taught me to defend - & so it took several bad beatings to get the hang of (defense) it. High school wrestling & college Judo helped a lot too. It's a mean nasty violent world out there. Not to justify bad parenting by any stretch. Find a balance in everything
What musk discovered through DOGE was that none of the special interests want to give up their piece of the pie. Better to sink the entire country via bankruptcy. Yes, the many interests know all too well how to fight defensively as well as offensively.
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