US astronaut set to be first teacher in space
so much for “educator astronaut” huh? 
Thought of the day:
“A well-spoken, logical argument can trump a good, creative idea.” – me.
Sometimes I wonder if I argue things for the wrong reasons. (I’m not talking matter-of-principle ideas here, Deedee). I generally don’t like change. Even more so when change is caused by someone else and it impacts some idea I came up with or some product that I happen to be maintaining. When someone presents an argument for change, I usually immediately counter with an argument against it. It takes a lot to convince me that my way isn’t the better way. Mind you, it’s not impossible. If I see a benefit to your way of thinking, that’s fine.
The problem comes in when you have someone who is a weak debater – either they lack the words to voice their argument properly, or they don’t think things through. It’s like a high school debate… it’s not the person who is “right” who wins… it’s the person who sounds better.
So, should I still argue ‘con gusto’ out of reaction when I know I’m debating with someone who has weak debating skillz? Is it fair of me to trounce their idea if I know they won’t be able to defend it properly?
food for thought. later…