Quote:
Originally posted by rgr22j
Somewhat off-topic, but you brought up one of my favorite anecdotes about "academic expertise." Years ago, a Yale management professor wrote, "The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a 'C,' the idea must be feasible." This was in response to paper written by a student proposing reliable overnight delivery service. The student was Fred Smith, who eventually went on to found Federal Express.
-- Alvin
|
Also off-topic, but the story really isn't quite true. Read Fred Smith's true account on the second page, second column here (I'd paste, but it's a PDF and I can't select the text and don't feel like typing it all in.)
http://www.fedex.com/us/about/news/o...ith.pdf?link=4
I think I'll tell snopes.com