tonorator Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 this seems to make sense ... it's funny how at times we think we have mastered something and then a new way of thinking shows up that changes the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 this seems to make sense ... it's funny how at times we think we have mastered something and then a new way of thinking shows up that changes the game. That's a cool article, tx. However, I have never heard this phrase... Some 30,000 pairs of his spectacles have already been distributed in 15 countries, but to Silver that is very small beer. small potatoes, yes, but small beer? Hey Sailor! New in town???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Silver calls his flash of insight a "tremendous glimpse of the obvious" - namely that opticians weren't necessary to provide glasses. This is a crucial factor in the developing world where trained specialists are desperately in demand: in Britain there is one optometrist for every 4,500 people, in sub-Saharan Africa the ratio is 1:1,000,000. I'm thinking I'm gonna head to eye school and move to Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 small potatoes, yes, but small beer? This is England, not Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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