Comments on: Week 7′s book: Pattern Recognition http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:22:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Justin http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86288 Justin Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:18:12 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86288 Dave, "Classical geek"...love it! Dave,
“Classical geek”…love it!

]]> By: David Bryan http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86286 David Bryan Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:54:48 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86286 Hmmm...I loved the book, but then again, I'm a huge Gibson fan in general. The premise of becoming over sensitized to brands seems as likely a real post-modern (can't believe I just said that) affliction as any, and I thought made a good story element. I actually really like his writing style, however I can see your accent analogy, and certainly have found other writers' styles to rub me the wrong way. I guess I just have the same accent so it doesn't bother me. I suppose I'm just a native speaker of classical geek. That said, however, I think the reason this book will always be in my list of favorites is mainly due to one line (actually on the opening page) about jet lag. One of the characters presents the notion that jet lag is caused by your "soul" being left behind because it can't move that fast. "Souls can't move that quickly, and are left behind, and must be awaited, upon arrival, like lost luggage." Forgiving his over-use of commas, every time I travel international (far more often than I like, sometimes), I think of that quote. Nothing else I've ever read quite captures what jet lag really feels like sometimes. Especially when you have 3 time zones in three weeks or something equally appalling. More than once I've used that line as an away message or status on my computer while I try to decipher 3 am TV in a language I don't understand and pray for sleep. Glad it still got a B+ anyway! Hmmm…I loved the book, but then again, I’m a huge Gibson fan in general. The premise of becoming over sensitized to brands seems as likely a real post-modern (can’t believe I just said that) affliction as any, and I thought made a good story element. I actually really like his writing style, however I can see your accent analogy, and certainly have found other writers’ styles to rub me the wrong way. I guess I just have the same accent so it doesn’t bother me. I suppose I’m just a native speaker of classical geek.

That said, however, I think the reason this book will always be in my list of favorites is mainly due to one line (actually on the opening page) about jet lag. One of the characters presents the notion that jet lag is caused by your “soul” being left behind because it can’t move that fast. “Souls can’t move that quickly, and are left behind, and must be awaited, upon arrival, like lost luggage.”

Forgiving his over-use of commas, every time I travel international (far more often than I like, sometimes), I think of that quote. Nothing else I’ve ever read quite captures what jet lag really feels like sometimes. Especially when you have 3 time zones in three weeks or something equally appalling. More than once I’ve used that line as an away message or status on my computer while I try to decipher 3 am TV in a language I don’t understand and pray for sleep.

Glad it still got a B+ anyway!

]]> By: Jerry Pattengale http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86256 Jerry Pattengale Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:13:22 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86256 Susan, Your "dinner party conversation" imagery strikes a cord. Even in your blog you write with a sharp but mature pen--and it's of little surprise about the Prose Awards. Also, your time at Indiana Wesleyan Univ. proved valuable for many of our students. Quite the opposite of Gibson, they heard you clearly--as if the only other wet of eyes in a cafe. Earlier this hour, I pulled up your website for an excellent young scholar, to catch a glimpse of your casual conversations. She's a Bauer fan after your lecture, and yet to read a word. :) Of course, I handed her your recent tome. I'm looking forward to Vol II of the world--and seeing how the story unfolds. JP Susan, Your “dinner party conversation” imagery strikes a cord. Even in your blog you write with a sharp but mature pen–and it’s of little surprise about the Prose Awards. Also, your time at Indiana Wesleyan Univ. proved valuable for many of our students. Quite the opposite of Gibson, they heard you clearly–as if the only other wet of eyes in a cafe. Earlier this hour, I pulled up your website for an excellent young scholar, to catch a glimpse of your casual conversations. She’s a Bauer fan after your lecture, and yet to read a word. :) Of course, I handed her your recent tome. I’m looking forward to Vol II of the world–and seeing how the story unfolds. JP

]]> By: Cindy http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86255 Cindy Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:05:56 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86255 You came to Indianapolis this week?!? Did I miss a speaking appearance? I'd be so disappointed - I really want to hear you in person! You came to Indianapolis this week?!? Did I miss a speaking appearance? I’d be so disappointed – I really want to hear you in person!

]]> By: Ev. http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86254 Ev. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:04:42 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86254 lmao - 'chicken shed' :) As a long-time reader of your blog, this made me laugh out loud! All I can say, is that some wonderful work has come out of that chicken shed. lol lmao – ‘chicken shed’ :) As a long-time reader of your blog, this made me laugh out loud! All I can say, is that some wonderful work has come out of that chicken shed. lol

]]> By: Leah http://www.susanwisebauer.com/52-books-in-52-weeks/week-7s-book-pattern-recognition/comment-page-1/#comment-86252 Leah Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:07:56 +0000 http://dev.susanwisebauer.com/blog/?p=396#comment-86252 Hi-- I have enjoyed reading your blog for quite some time. I'm not a parent. I just graduated from college a few years ago. I had a wonderful experience in college, however one of the main discoveries I made in college was just how awful my public school education had been. My politics are quite liberal, but I have come to hate was political correctness has done to our education system, although I do believe it should have a place in our public discourse. I wish I had been classically educated. In any case, I always enjoy reading your views on how children should be educated. (I actually came across your blog for the first time while doing some research, just out of personal curiosity, on different educational philosophies.) I decided to comment because I saw the question you posted on the Well-Trained Mind message boards about your son's interest in majoring in English. I'm sure he has no shortage of advice available to him at home. I also don't know how the school I wanted to recommend would fit with his political/religious views, etc. However, my impression is that John's College might be a good option for him to consider. Their curriculum (they have no majors) is completely based on reading the classics. However, all the interpretation comes from the students. There is no literary criticism component. In case you might be interested their website is: http://www.sjca.edu/. Hi–

I have enjoyed reading your blog for quite some time. I’m not a parent. I just graduated from college a few years ago. I had a wonderful experience in college, however one of the main discoveries I made in college was just how awful my public school education had been. My politics are quite liberal, but I have come to hate was political correctness has done to our education system, although I do believe it should have a place in our public discourse. I wish I had been classically educated. In any case, I always enjoy reading your views on how children should be educated. (I actually came across your blog for the first time while doing some research, just out of personal curiosity, on different educational philosophies.)

I decided to comment because I saw the question you posted on the Well-Trained Mind message boards about your son’s interest in majoring in English. I’m sure he has no shortage of advice available to him at home. I also don’t know how the school I wanted to recommend would fit with his political/religious views, etc. However, my impression is that John’s College might be a good option for him to consider. Their curriculum (they have no majors) is completely based on reading the classics. However, all the interpretation comes from the students. There is no literary criticism component. In case you might be interested their website is: http://www.sjca.edu/.

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