Well, what do you know," Pham said. "Butterflies in jackboots. - Vernor Vinge

So much technology, so little talent.

Principal Alcalde was into a long speech, about the fast-changing world and the need for Fairmont to revolutionize itself from semester to semester. At the same time they must never forget the central role of modern education, which was to teach the kids how to learn, how to pose questions, how to be adaptable—all without losing their moral compass.

The hard facts are extraordinary, without adding superstitious mumbo-jumbo.