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News & ArtsWednesday, October 12, 2011
Games 21st Century Skillz
Posted by Jen Graves on Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM
I am attempting to put together a list of 21st Century Skills for Americans like myself.
1. Acronyms
2. Knowing that other countries exist
Others?
5
Brevity.
Basic understanding of computers/internet.
Knowing that speaking English slowly does not suddenly make it easier for someone who doesn't speak it to understand you.
Basic understanding of computers/internet.
Knowing that speaking English slowly does not suddenly make it easier for someone who doesn't speak it to understand you.
6
Americans like yourself? How about knowledge of all the hot local graffiti spots, and the ability to cast blanket aspersions on white people for everything wrong in the world?
15
The ability to handle computer problems without simply repeating the same action over and over again.
Exploiting glitches
Setting up dummy email accounts
Instantly detecting bullshit (with a little help from google).
Exploiting glitches
Setting up dummy email accounts
Instantly detecting bullshit (with a little help from google).
20
Understanding basic Warp Drive Theory, ability to manipulate the inner workings of a photon torpedo to be multiphasic should the Borg attack.
Oh, and basic transporter repair
Oh, and basic transporter repair
26
Remembering things in actual, as opposed to virtual, memory.
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2011…
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2011…
27
Recognizing which of your three hundred charging cords goes to your dead phone.
Being able to get out of a pair of super-skinny jeans without pulling them off inside-out and getting them stuck on your heels.
Knowing how to dress appropriately for easy transit through airport security: slipons, no watch, etc.
Knowing the microwave times for every conceivable kind of frozen entree from Trader Joe's by heart but not how to fry an egg.
Being able to get out of a pair of super-skinny jeans without pulling them off inside-out and getting them stuck on your heels.
Knowing how to dress appropriately for easy transit through airport security: slipons, no watch, etc.
Knowing the microwave times for every conceivable kind of frozen entree from Trader Joe's by heart but not how to fry an egg.
29
How to efficiently depart from an aircraft. This should also have been a 20th century skill, but no one seemed interested in learning it.
35
Recognizing satire.
Getting back at somebody effectively without accidentally involving some poor schlub from Texas.
Dealing well with performance review time.
Getting back at somebody effectively without accidentally involving some poor schlub from Texas.
Dealing well with performance review time.
38
Noticing/Reading signs posted for your benefit in public places, and generally being aware of your physical surroundings.
41
I second #9 and add Cooking.
So many people think that macaroni and cheese can only be prepared with a microwave.
So many people think that macaroni and cheese can only be prepared with a microwave.
42
@39 and @9 FTW. How to avoid, deal with, or accept death in increasingly chaotic weather events. Survival during political, economic, and food chain collapse.
44
1. First Aid (for war and natural disasters)
2. beer brewing & I third @9 Farming (Urban farming)
3. how to harness the power of the masses (via internet) to get a big job done easily
4. sprouts
5. I second @21 lists (and prioritising - because there isn't time to do everything anymore, but there's more to do).
6. self marketing (because everyone has to be famous now).
7. Anything that can make you better prepared for life as you know it to be changed overnight
2. beer brewing & I third @9 Farming (Urban farming)
3. how to harness the power of the masses (via internet) to get a big job done easily
4. sprouts
5. I second @21 lists (and prioritising - because there isn't time to do everything anymore, but there's more to do).
6. self marketing (because everyone has to be famous now).
7. Anything that can make you better prepared for life as you know it to be changed overnight
47
Repairing your own bicycle.
Avoiding extremist rhetoric while discussing political topics.
Critical thinking.
How to form an effective soundbite.
How to communicate w/o violence (physical or spoken).
Avoiding extremist rhetoric while discussing political topics.
Critical thinking.
How to form an effective soundbite.
How to communicate w/o violence (physical or spoken).
50
@45
8. International variations of English spelling (e.g. American English vs.English English, e.g. prioritizing vs. prioritising).
8. International variations of English spelling (e.g. American English vs.English English, e.g. prioritizing vs. prioritising).
51
@36 I'll check with the lady, and then with science— barring anything unforeseen... well, lets just say I'll pick up some wine coolers on the way home, just in case.
52
Remembering to say "thank you" for almost everything;
Learning how to R.S.V.P. to ANY invitation;
Having your friends' back - no matter what;
For all texters: Stop! Look! Listen!
Understanding the difference between irony and sarcasm.
Learning how to R.S.V.P. to ANY invitation;
Having your friends' back - no matter what;
For all texters: Stop! Look! Listen!
Understanding the difference between irony and sarcasm.
53
@47 is pretty good. @9 is great.
And ... that whole global warming thing. This is true, even for Seattleites. Having a negative footprint is a pretty good skill.
For many, the 21st Century means moving to environments where food may be an option.
Most importantly, perhaps, is tolerance to change. Veganism, anyone? High-density living with food grown close to home?
And ... that whole global warming thing. This is true, even for Seattleites. Having a negative footprint is a pretty good skill.
For many, the 21st Century means moving to environments where food may be an option.
Most importantly, perhaps, is tolerance to change. Veganism, anyone? High-density living with food grown close to home?
55
Mandarin.
Spanish.
A lazer beam that instantly vaporizes people who post anonymous comments where more of their comment is in the name line.
A lazer satellite that can send a message to Lars Ulrich's brain whenever someone illegally downloads "Ride The Lightning" and paralyzes him for 6 hours.
A lazer in a space station that can blow up a planet.
Lazers.
Spanish.
A lazer beam that instantly vaporizes people who post anonymous comments where more of their comment is in the name line.
A lazer satellite that can send a message to Lars Ulrich's brain whenever someone illegally downloads "Ride The Lightning" and paralyzes him for 6 hours.
A lazer in a space station that can blow up a planet.
Lazers.
58
how about learning how to communicate like a real person and not letting your friendships stay glued together by text messages and facebook
59
The ability to assess and evaluate the reputation, trustworthiness, veracity, and perspective of anything information found on teh Innernetz.
61
Sewing.
Sorting recyclable materials.
Soldering (tin and silver).
Proper beard and mustache care.
Laundering clothing.
Building amazing things from free materials and selling them on the internet for hefty profits.
Bartering.
Kung-Fu. (Have you been to a movie in the last fifteen years? F*cking Matt Damon knows Kung-Fu...christ, I think even Robert DeNiro knows some f*cking Kung-Fu. And Jennifer Garner? Where did she f*cking learn Kung-Fu? Why don't I know Kung-Fu?)
Sorting recyclable materials.
Soldering (tin and silver).
Proper beard and mustache care.
Laundering clothing.
Building amazing things from free materials and selling them on the internet for hefty profits.
Bartering.
Kung-Fu. (Have you been to a movie in the last fifteen years? F*cking Matt Damon knows Kung-Fu...christ, I think even Robert DeNiro knows some f*cking Kung-Fu. And Jennifer Garner? Where did she f*cking learn Kung-Fu? Why don't I know Kung-Fu?)
63
3. how to hack websites and shut servers down when someone on the internet is wrong
4. How to get some, provide orgazms, and be a GGG lover
5. how to either game the system and steal millions or live off the grid and enjoy life
6. how to stop bullets mid-flight by remembering there is no spoon
7. klaatu barada nikto
4. How to get some, provide orgazms, and be a GGG lover
5. how to either game the system and steal millions or live off the grid and enjoy life
6. how to stop bullets mid-flight by remembering there is no spoon
7. klaatu barada nikto
64
Literacy.
Punctuation.
Compassion.
Truthiness.
Growing, gathering and hunting your own food. (@9!)
Canning & preserving the food you grew/shot/caught.
First Aid! (@44)
Punctuation.
Compassion.
Truthiness.
Growing, gathering and hunting your own food. (@9!)
Canning & preserving the food you grew/shot/caught.
First Aid! (@44)
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