Why does the term “doctor” exist? To some degree, it makes sense to have a title for medical doctors, as it makes the patients feel more at ease. They’re not getting their rectum examined by Joe Stethoscope, but by Doctor Stethoscope.
On the other hand, when someone gets a PhD in Greco-Roman classical studies, there is no need for a special title; a degree will suffice. I have difficulty thinking of a situation in which there is an urgent need to know whether or not someone has recieved an advanced degree in a specialized area of academia. "Oh my God! Jimmy will only survive if we can name the protagnists in Homer's major epics. Is there a Greco-Roman classical studies PhD in the house?"
"Doctor" as a title is more for showiness than practicality. When you introduce yourself as a doctor because you can, you have only succeeded in communicating the idea that you want the introducees to know that you are a doctor. That being said, if I ever become a doctor, I will insist that everyone refers to me as such, all the time.
"Doctor" as a title is more for showiness than practicality. When you introduce yourself as a doctor because you can, you have only succeeded in communicating the idea that you want the introducees to know that you are a doctor. That being said, if I ever become a doctor, I will insist that everyone refers to me as such, all the time.
Because being nice without a megaphone is weird
No matter where life takes me, I always end up clipping my fingernails.
Figure out how the following are related: waves, couches, the internet.
Syntax refers to words, semantics refers to their meanings. The next time someone claims that an argument is “just semantics” because of differences in terminology, tell him that he is wrong. And then kick him.
All pencils are colored pencils.
I wonder if I’ve ever posted the same thing twice in different blog posts. I also wonder if this is the first time I’ve “broken the fourth wall” by explicitly referring to this blog in this blog. Does that make you uncomfortable? Lastly, I wonder why I feel the need to qualify my thoughts with “I wonder.” Obviously I am wondering these things. But even after this realization, I didn’t go back to remove the “I wonders” from my blog, or even this brief rant. By the way, I just referenced my blog again. And again. Etc.
The sepia tone is named after a genus of cuttlefish, all of which are light brown.
Most optometrists wear glasses. I’m convinced it’s because of the savings they get on eyewear.
“Under God” was added to the pledge in the 50’s during the Cold War, in order to make a statement to the communist Russians.
There should be a term for that brief eye contact you have with a stranger before you both look away.
Beard Folk
Answer: things you surf
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