Something that has always boggled this morose mind is the personal arrogance of most information technology people. Believe it or not, I have attempted to analyze these phenomena from various perspectives and have yet to come to an intelligent conclusion. There seems to be this misconception, and I personally believe it’s propagated by aforementioned class of people; “that computer literacy is directly portioned to intelligence quotient.” Allow me to burst proverbial bubble and correct those that fall within this realm, “intelligence” and “computer literacy” are technically mutually exclusive.

I suspect by now, feelings are shattered, ego’s deflated and personal worlds are crumbling. This is generally the immediate reflex response to those handicapped by intellectual immaturity. Get over it. For the record, computer literacy is simply an aptitude similar to those that excel at mechanics or electronics and nothing more. Granted, there are always exceptions to every rule and yes, I have met a few. As theoretical adults, it’s our moral imperative to understand the basic concepts of parenting. Case in point, when your mom praised you as a child, it was her job to tell you how smart and pretty you are. Now it’s your job to understand what hers was. For those scratching their head or anything else in bewilderment, this article pertains to you. All others potentially fall into the category of few. Get over it. Steve Jobs is superior, not you...

By now, I’m certain I have managed to infuriate a few average intelligence bipedal carbon units. My method of madness and reasoning behind this hypothesis is elementary. Over the years I have had the luxury of working in various environments that employed exceptionally “book smart” people. For the record, I am “not” one of them and living proof intelligence is not contagious. Some were Petroleum Geophysicists with PhD’s from places like Duke and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Anyone wondering what a geophysicist is, it’s primarily an individual that specializes in calculating the time sound energy travels below earths subterranean stratification until it reaches basement and then ricochets back to earth surface. Technically each level of stratification has varying densities that directly affect energy travel speed and direction. Needless to say, the physics equation is lengthy and impressive.

Additionally, working within the confines of the University of Miami’s Biomedical had advantages as well. Men and woman specializing in neurology, cardiology and AIDS research definitely qualify as exceptionally bright. What do these people have in common you might ask? Quite elementary, my dear Watson. Most were unable to locate the “off” switch on a computer or simply believe the CD-ROM tray really is a coffee cup holder.  Get my point?  No, I didn't think so...

If ever I possessed a small amount of arrogance directly related to perceived intelligence, the aforementioned collection of people quietly provided humbleness and personal understanding, “I am only average.” Now, for those completely shattered by realization, I recommend taking another dose of Acepromazine Maleate and seeking professional assistance from a physician specializing in horizontal interrogation.