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One of my prof's once argued that every title should propose, and partially answer, a question. What's the question in "the (second) best we can"? What is its answer?
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posted by DS @ 8:54 PM
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I have a B.A. in anthropology from Dartmouth College. I believe that stupidity is not as common as others would have you believe, it's just that people aren't motivated to use the gifts they are given. Motivating them, and trying not to make unnecessary enemies in the process, is one of my goals. I also recognize that others need to motivate me.
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I'll take a stab at it! If the beginning of the answer is "the (second) best we can," I'd guess that the question is something to the tune of: "Accepting that our solution to x problem cannot be perfect or ideal in meeting the qualifications that we've defined, what's our next best feasible option?
btw, I don't think you should call yourself a "former" anthropology major - I certainly don't! I think of myself as a former BA student, but will consider my studies to be in the present until I someday lose interest or the energy to at least occasionally learn more.
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