The Confusion Effect
It occurred to me today that there are certain aspects to obtaining an education that seem so without purpose or possess any redeeming value that they border on the absurd. I never wanted to be a part of that group. The group of people who pride themselves on constantly finding fault with the nature of particular classes, and who, seemingly, never are able to be enrolled in a class that will fulfill their desires. These mindless drones are unable, or are it incapable, of finding the class that achieves the perfect balance between assignments and discussions. They are, in essence, incapable of finding solace in the learning experience.
Well, all of that seems to have gone out the window with the revelation that the latest assignment that I need to complete is one of the most challenging exercises I've ever been confronted with. It's hard, detailed, and nothing to be trifled with. In fact, it's a pretty damned good assignment. However, that doesn't alleviate the feeling of impending dread that I get when I think about it, or is it the feeling of utter disgust that I'm going to be forced to complete what seems like a fruitless exercise in futility? Either way, I'm forced to reevaluate my entire mindset when it comes to thinking about those aforementioned group of unsatisfied malcontents. Why must we struggle with an assignment that seems fraught with those ideals designed by the Nazis in order to inflict regimented figures who obey without question? It's a nightmarish scenario that requires one to really sit back and evaluate one's place in the grand scheme of things. Are we ever really going to be asked such detailed questions? Perhaps. Is it likely? No, it's not. Again, to return to a previous post, it seems that we are adding too much value to a profession that is rather simplistic in nature. Where are all these confused patrons who are really trying to ask for something completely different from what they vocalize? They don't exist. The library isn't, never has been, or never will be as dramatic an institution that is portrayed on a daily basis in this program. It's a delusional idea that permeates the entire faculty, with one notable exception, and has, for the most part, successfully infected the entire student body as well.