Berkeley Quote by Jonathan Blow
“You know, in college, I never got either degree, but I was a double-major in Computer Science and English. And English at Berkeley, where I went to school, is very much creatively-driven. Basically, the entire bachelor's degree in English is all about bullshitting. And Computer Science, which was my other major, was exactly the opposite of that. You had to know what you were doing, and you had to know what you were talking about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Developers Conference, 2015
The speaker contrasts English, which he sees as creative but lacking rigor, with Computer Science, which demands precision and competence.
In simple terms: He believes English is about storytelling, while CS is about technical skill.
Key Takeaway
Balance creativity with technical mastery.
Themes
creativity
rigor
education
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project design
- career planning
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
interdisciplinary learning
critical thinking
skill development
Questions to Reflect On
- Can artistic skills enhance technical work?
- How can technical discipline benefit creative writing?
A Different Perspective
He may overgeneralize both fields.
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