Alternative title is How to Have an Argument. "A presentation from philanthropist and technologist Paul Graham on engaging in constructive disagreement results in an existential crisis, an exploration of the creative process, gratuitous accents and cake." From the director's blog: http://boegle.blogspot.com/2009/10/stay-for-cake.html
I'm almost tempted to go to Portland to see this. Is there anyone there who can see it and report back?
More: "Wrapping up the evening, a character based on philanthropist Paul Graham instructs the audience on constructive disagreement in How to Have an Argument. The existential crisis that interrupts him brings about an exploration of the creative process, gratuitous accents and cake for all." (http://portlandactorsconservatory.blogspot.com/2009/10/stay-...)
Extremely weird. Of course I would jump at the opportunity for another person to play me, if only to get a better sense of what others really think of my mannerisms, speech, actions, etc...
I'm not sure you can mimic pg's ability to inspire, even in a theatrical setting. That being said, I'm sure it's an enjoyable show, for those who know who he is.
Not sure why this is downmodded, as the parent has a good point. PG is definitely known for an ability to sell people their own ideas with good arguments. A person thinks, "I like programming and I program" and PG writes "Hackers and Painters" which obviously helps the original person feel good about his decision and gives him something to use to help explain his life to others. A reader of PG's essays will end up better understanding themselves because the ideas are in a context that the reader already somewhat understands.
(I think I did this for my "Why I Stick With Perl" conference talk. Instead of trying to sell Perl to people that have no liking of Perl, I tried to sell it more strongly to people that already like it a little bit. The result is a sense of well-being and a strong community.)
I was going to say, "I think this is rare", but I guess everything is like this. Fox News spins their articles to the right to make their viewers happy. The New York Times is a bit on the liberal side, which appeals to its liberal readers in a way that pure neutrality wouldn't. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down."?
Alternative title is How to Have an Argument. "A presentation from philanthropist and technologist Paul Graham on engaging in constructive disagreement results in an existential crisis, an exploration of the creative process, gratuitous accents and cake." From the director's blog: http://boegle.blogspot.com/2009/10/stay-for-cake.html