The problem with lectures and seminars is that they usually teach us things we already assume we are doing.

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The project led Dr Mitra to set up the Granny Cloud, which uses volunteers - usually retired people - in the UK to teach Indian children via Skype's video chat software.

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You know, of course I teach full time at Princeton, but usually on the run.

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And the classical composers, they usually have to conduct and do other things, or teach to make ends meet.

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As for your question: It's useful to think about two aspects of your job choices: What will make you happy (which is the only aspect people usually consider) and what jobs will be able to teach you something important.

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