I remember being young and seeing my mom typing for her job. I would think, oh my goodness that is such an amazing skill. It seemed right up there with the abilities of concert pianists. That you could have a thought and effortlessly convert it into the exact muscle twitches that make your fingers tap just the right buttons—five or more per second! —in just the right order! —was truly mind-boggling to me.
It is certainly impressive that a person can type quickly and accurately, but to compare the skill to the talents of a concert pianist is to vas...
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My mom may be a fast typer, but so what it don't mean nothin'
It's not some virtuosic skill, just like a job with buttons
Just 'cause you ca...
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