God, you're dumb and you're a WHAT?

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The discussion revolves around the unsettling realization that individuals who appear incompetent or unintelligent can hold significant professional roles, such as doctors or engineers. Participants express concerns about the qualifications and capabilities of people in high-responsibility jobs, particularly in fields like medicine and engineering, where mistakes can have serious consequences. There is a debate about the perception of trade schools, with some arguing that while they may attract less academically inclined individuals, the rigorous training and experience in trades ensure that incompetence is filtered out over time. The conversation also touches on the alarming experiences of encountering students and professionals who lack basic knowledge in their fields, raising fears about the implications for public safety and health. Overall, the thread highlights a broader anxiety about the competence of professionals in critical roles and the potential risks associated with their education and training.
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zoobyshoe said:
You've been reading too many paranormal/conspiracy websites, or something. If you simply go back and read the original Archimeliees, buoyancy is explained in perfectly logical, rational terms. Check out, for instance, proposition 4 of "On Elven Support Of Bodies In Water": a solid immersed in fluid will be prevented from sinking if there be any local water elves thereabouts who do not wish it to clutter the bottom of the body of water. These will exert an upward magic thrust on the solid via spell or incantation in direct proportion to their desire to be rid of it.
puts a new spin on the whole "walking on water" miracle doesn't it.
 

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