Pusscat
My method when I'm stumped is to use guesses (and magick) to get a foothold, then prove it twice.
Apr 4, 2017 at 2:50pmWeb
Show threadthe grugqApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats that's one of the things worth mentioning about hacking actually. Patience and dogged "I will beat this" is the best mental model for a hacker. Sometimes you need to put something aside for a while but then you come back with fresh eyes and ideas and try again and again.
Show threadthe grugqApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats that was one of it the problems with trying to build a "model" of a hacker, because basically they're more pit bull anything else. Refuse to surrender just because of something silly like failure.
Show threadarchwispApr 4, 2017

@thegrugq @PrincessOfCats "Refuse to surrender just because of something silly like failure."

Or, you know... other obligations...

Show threadPusscatApr 4, 2017
@thegrugq I think there are two types: intuitive and exhaustive. Both are dogged. Awoooooooooooooooooooooooook
Show threadCybergauchoApr 4, 2017

@thegrugq @PrincessOfCats

The most intelligent man in the world can complete a task in one hour.

A persistent man can do it in one month. End results are the same.

Perseverance is another form of intelligence.

Show threadPusscatApr 4, 2017
@xy @thegrugq I am dumb AF but I refuse to show weakness ;)
Show threaddonbApr 4, 2017
@xy @PrincessOfCats @thegrugq in a way, perseverance evolves intelligence. It may be more important than intelligence, because, intelligence people quit things, too.
Show threadPusscatApr 4, 2017
@donb @thegrugq @xy the reason I posted the Prometheus Rising section is that it can be hard to learn to have productive perseverance. I find I have to think in certain ways to be able to focus on something for that long.I have to believe I will win.
Show threaddonbApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats @xy @thegrugq this is something I think about a lot, especially now that I have a little one. How to teach him the difference between obsession and perseverance, motivation, and evaluating ROI. It's possibly the most important lesson humans learn for long term success.
Show threadRatmir KarabutApr 4, 2017
@PrincessOfCats @xy @thegrugq @donb Invoke often eh? :)
Show threadThe LiterorreryApr 4, 2017
@donb @thegrugq @PrincessOfCats @xy https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids1/
Show threadThe LiterorreryApr 4, 2017
@xy @PrincessOfCats @thegrugq I'd contend that the persistent one learned more in that time, having tried more things that didn't work. Intelligence starts you at a higher base point, but persistence provides more long-term potential.
Show threadHalvarFlakeApr 5, 2017
@xy @PrincessOfCats @thegrugq Agree on this somewhat. IQ is first derivative of skill with respect to effort. Lower IQ can be compensated by more effort to a degree.
Show threadjoernchenApr 5, 2017

@HalvarFlake @thegrugq @PrincessOfCats @xy

As FX always says: "Stubbornness compensates for a lot of talent."