study humanities damnit – This is David M. Perry

It’s Ok to Study History!

August 23, 2018February 7, 2019

Students pick majors based on what they think will get them jobs. They’re usually wrong. A strong piece from @benmschmidt at @TheAtlantic – https://t.co/9LbqsmuZiU — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) August 23, 2018 From the article: This may seem like a roundabout way to present the conventional wisdom that stem majors are the only safe bet … Continue ReadingIt’s Ok to Study History!

Google: MORE HUMANITIES PLEASE!

December 27, 2017February 7, 2019

Google did a big study to see what teams worked well and which ones didn’t. Turns out, STEM skills (by which they mean Technology and Engineering, not basic science or abstract math) are the LEAST important for success. Here’s the post: In 2013, Google decided to test its hiring hypothesis by crunching every bit and … Continue ReadingGoogle: MORE HUMANITIES PLEASE!