I first saw the word “grok” in the book “Stranger in a Strange Land”. I’ve found it a most useful word, but I fear others don’t “grok” the implications.
To me, the word means a gut level understanding of a situation or event, almost an identification with it.
I don’t know if author Heinlein would agree, but in any case, the book made a powerful impression on me (twice). I would recommend it to anyone.
Also. I grok your disgust with the US’ misplaced priorities.
For your info: I got “Stranger in a Strange Land” off my bookshelves after reading your blog and started reading it for the third time tonight. Still a great book. Too bad I have to sleep tonight.
I first saw the word “grok” in the book “Stranger in a Strange Land”. I’ve found it a most useful word, but I fear others don’t “grok” the implications.
To me, the word means a gut level understanding of a situation or event, almost an identification with it.
I don’t know if author Heinlein would agree, but in any case, the book made a powerful impression on me (twice). I would recommend it to anyone.
Also. I grok your disgust with the US’ misplaced priorities.
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KO, Tubularsock thanks you for your input.
From Tubularsock’s understanding Heinlein coined the term “grok” and it first appeared in his book, Stranger in a Strange Land.
Be that as it may, it certainly helps to describe Tubularsock’s VOLCANIC posture toward our lost and misguided population.
Change can happen but it takes awakening.
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For your info: I got “Stranger in a Strange Land” off my bookshelves after reading your blog and started reading it for the third time tonight. Still a great book. Too bad I have to sleep tonight.
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OH! KO ………. be careful of Martians.
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It’s a systematic genocide of the American poor.
Leslie
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Leslie as disgusting as that is you may be correct. It sure appears that way and Tubularsock wouldn’t put it past them.
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At least Trudeau offers to put people out of their misery by Medically Assisted Suicide (MAID). Aren’t we lucky? NOT!
Leslie
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Ah Yes, Leslie. There is always a bright-side!
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I don’t know about you Tube, but I’d prefer to take my own time about this. I’d be ever so happy to see Trudeau MAID himself.
Leslie
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Now THAT is an excellent idea!
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😉
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