BatSat

Quite true. I’ve noticed the same thing, and I agree that if the Battle in Seattle happened today the media and “progressives” would definitely be calling the protestors alt-right or worse.

These days if you don’t toe the line completely you’re alt-right, a Russian asset, racist, or all three.

Breaking In

Same with infrastructure for me. I was already good at it. I didn’t need anyone’s permission to start doing it, and credentials when I first started were actually a net negative.

It’s changing now, though. Credentials are starting to matter more and bureaucratic pretend work is beginning to dominate. As a result of this the practitioners are starting to get worse (much dumber, less capable of making leaps of thought), so I would likely not be able to break into the field today were I starting fresh.

Ignore ‘Em

Almost without exception, those activities and interests that as a kid just about everyone told me were worthless and useless were the ones that provided me the best possibility of income and a good life as an adult.

“Do what you love” isn’t that great of advice, but ignoring what other people tell you is best for you is probably nearly always a winner.