Hi how are you?
Hey Adam! I am well thank you. How are you?
I am doing great
I am pleased to hear it. What is something that you have learned recently?
I learned how to write an algorithm to find large palindromic numbers With 2 factors of a certain number of digits How about you? What is something you have learned to do recently?
Whoa, I won't lie, I had to look up what palindromic numbers meant What got you into learnnigg about that? Sorry I misspelled learning
I just decided to write one It is a problem on project euler. I was preparing for my cs exam and got bored.
For a class? Or just for fun? Oh yeah that is way cool.
Just for fun.
You have an obvious desire to learn. I was reading a book called "Make it stick" for my physics class. It is about learning how to love to learn.
Have you learned anything interesting? Hmmm that is interesting. So you have been learning about learning I believe that that is called metacognition.
It is kind of funny to say, but yes, I am learning how to love learning. With school and assignments it is easy to lose that love
Hahaha yeah thats quite a mouthful to say. I agree with you. School should be more focused on learning and less on tests
Exactly! The current model is learning for tests. We cram it all in our brain, then regurgitate it while taking the test. It makes it difficult to recall that information later you know?
Yeah. But I suppose that it is necessary in order to get a degree and have some credibility in the professional world. In all truth that is probably why they allow you to audit classes. To learn just for learnings sale. Sake.
True. There needs to be tests to measure the degree of learning.
So are you into technology at all?
Hmm. I haven't really thought of it that way. Have you audited a class before? I personally haven't. I am actually taking a beginning coding class next fall. Well, so far that's the plan. I am on a waitlist.
Oh. Hmm that is interesting. What is the class actually called? I have personally never audited a class before but I have a friend who had done it
Yeah I love to learn random skills. But my dad is a computer programmer, so that is another factor. I think it is CS130 or 140. I would have to check. Maybe I could audit the class... I am not sure what the rules are on that though
I considered auditing calculus 1 but I decided against it since it still shows up as something you have to pay for Hmmm. Is it Cs 142? That is generally the first class.
Yes! That sounds right. Do you think I would have to ask the professor to audit a class? Or administration? Wow this conversation has really helped me!
Hmmm. I don't know actually
I have really been on the fence about this class.
I think there is a separate add button So you can add it  or audit it. Personally I wouldn't bother auditing it. Just buy a zybooks subscription and learn from zybooks. That is if you can do that without joining The class. However, I am pretty sure that you can.
I'll have to check that out! Zybooks huh? I'll write that down. Have you tried it before?
That's how so learned C++ I took Cs 142 this semester, in fact I am taking the final tomorrow
Do you feel proficient?
Yeah
Oh so you had experience before. Good to know.
No this was my first time programming I hear that some people struggle really hard with Cs 142 but so think it is because they don't read the zybook. It is really confusing if you don't practice
Oh so you did it at the same time yes?
It is part of the course The zybook is used in Cs 142
Goodness. I follow now. So sorry! Sweet. So actually practice with zybook.
Yeah Zybooks is a website that provides an online textbook So I recommend just buying the text book and going through the exercises on your ownz I learned everything in that class from the zybooks textbook
So make sure to read. Thanks Adam!
Yeah. What is the best movie you have ever seen?
Oh wow... hard question. Count of Monte Cristo is a personal favorite. I also love the book.
Oh isn't that the one where he escapes the prison I think I remember. He shows away in the dudes body bag and they through him into the watee Water
Yes! He is wrongfully places in prison, and he leaves to get revenge on his friend.
Good movie.
What about you? It's a classic for sure.
I actually really enjoyed watching the greatest showman
Oh my daisies, what a great movie!
I love the music and it inspires me to shoot for the stars, and maybe even just rewrite them all together. Hahaha daisies
Yes well, I sometimes type what I would actually say. I got that from my angel mother. But really though, the music is SO inspirational! What was your all time favorite song? In the movie I mean.
I love it! Probably a million dreams He is just a kid but he sees more in the world than most adults.
Awesome. I agree, a wise kid that listens to his heart.
That kind of gives my motivation and helps me think that maybe I see something that everyoje else is missing.
He isn't defined by others opinions. Yeah, we all have a part to play. Each of us have unique qualities and views of the world. Do you believe that each person can have an impact like that?
That is very true. Some play a more mundane role in society and that is exactly what they want. Some make a big difference in the world and take big risks in doing so. Those a Are the people that we write about in history books. George washington for example. I believe that everyone can, although not everyone is driven in that directions
So you're saying that we make the impact we want to make  on the world, it all depends on what our desires are? Is that right? I wonder what the difference between someone with that motivation, and those without. What determines that?
Yes our desire and how we act on them. Not everyone is fortunate enough to see their dreams play out the way they want though. That is a very good question. I don't know. I just see it.
Which one are you? If you dont mind me asking.
I enjoy being at byu because it is full of people who want to make a change
Amen to that.
I want a change. I want to make dreams come true. That is what god wants but perhaps on a larger scale.
Preach brother. I want to make a difference. Sometimes, I'll admit, I question how.
Have you ever heard of a man named elon musk?
I know I can, you know? How? Different story.
He certainly does it.
Yeah, that sounds familiar. Remind me.
I would say find the things that you are passionate about and that you are good at. Then make them better. Way better. Elon musk is the billionaire behind tesla and spacex, the guy who is trying to send people to mars and establish internet for the entire world via sattelite. He wasnt always a billionaire
That's right. Is he a role model for you?
He grew up in a third world country Yeah. In some ways.
Where from? Which ways?
Nevermind, he was born in south africa But still quite a long shot.
For reals, that's still impressive. Inspiring all the same. Listen. I'm falling asleep. And I have to wake up early tomorrow. This conversation really has been the best. But I think I will call it a night.
Nice talking to you
You too Adam.
Have a good day tomorrow and good luck on your finals
I'll need it for sure! Right back at you.