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I think someone should write an expander tool that takes a short summary and key points you want to make and then pads it out to x,000 number of words.

Great for theses. Would solve litercay problems the world over.

I was thinking lately about how much I actually read--at least a book a week (quantity), and how much of what I read actually teaches me anything substantial (quality). I read to learn, and never just to pass the time (I blog to do that), but how much can I really say that I acquire from all my diligent activity? I have reflected on the question "What is learning?" in some detail within the recent past, and I would like to hear someone else's perspective on this. What is learning? What is knowledge? What really matters? At what point can one say that learning has occured? Thank you.

There was a similar test done by British Telecom, summarizing Genesis to 200 words. Software was called Prosum, but typically can't find the results. Anyone know where to get them?

And Peter, in terms of what is learning etc., don't know if this'll help but there's a great definition: an intellectual is someone who's been educated beyond their means.

Thanks, Piers--suddenly the world is clear!

lol, wow, Iv'e neva read the bible b4 but SOUNDS INTERESTING!