>I have a broad definition of
>"useful" but it actually never ceases to amaze me how many academics and
>intellectuals report things to one another as breakthroughs in understanding
>that are common knowledge among non-intellectuals
And it never ceases to amaze me how practical sorts report things that are ancient boneheaded American common sense as if they're profound insights. E.g., the wisdom of The People, the abstract stupidity of Intellekshuels. William Jennings Bryan would be proud.
Doug