How I Find the Smart Kids
This simple trick really works!
Every so often I get to teach a class. If they are studying philosophy, most likely they already have a few smarts, but I like to pick out the clever ones early so that I can use them to help the others.
“Hello,” I’ll say. “I am Ms Pepper, and I have travelled here from the year 1984 to teach you philosophy tonight.”
I can see the jaws drop, and after a while someone will say, “Really, Miss?”
That’s not a bright question, but it’s always good to see a little scepticism on display.
“Truly,” is my honest response.
Now, nobody expects a philosophy tutor to lie, so obviously there must be some trick to it. I can almost see the gears grinding away as I go on with the lesson.
After a while, someone will stick their hand up. “Hang on, Miss. When were you born?”
“1984,” I’ll reply with a smile. I’ve found the smart kid.
Britni
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