Varsity's Play

I found this reading assignment much easier and more enjoyable to read than the other. Perhaps it is because Nelson wrote it for the average  Joe…. Anyways, I liked the personality and the diction Nelson used. He was honest and upfront about his opinions on computer experts, the education system, etc.

I like the bold statement “EVERYBODY SHOULD UNDERSTAND COMPUTERS.” It is absolutely true, and is definitely necessary in today’s world. In 1974, the average human could get away with being ignorant about computers. Today, however, computers are keeping our daily lives going. Everywhere you turn there is some type of computer at work.  They are integrated into almost every part of our lives.

Laer, Nelson also talks about education. His views on how education works reminded me of some of the discussions we have in class. Nelson says “Education ought to be clear, inviting, and enjoyable, without booby-traps, humiliations, condescension or boredom.” He also mentions “Students should develop, through practice, abilities to think, argue and disagree intelligently.” I think this is one of the main goals we have in our class. Maybe it’s even one of our learning objectives