the underground chain of knowledge.

the underground chain of knowledge. i have experienced it the most this year with chemistry. no one really understands it when the teacher explains it, at least the first time. but if one person understands it, we'll be ok. most of us social ones anyways... because the person that understands it explains it to one or two other people, who then understand it and explain it to two or three other people. it's a wonderful thing really. us teaching other people if the teacher isn't doing so hot. now, it doesn't really replace good solid teaching, but it's a good enough substitute when theres a time crunch. and of course, it feels good to understand it yourself, and even better to help someone else understand it. :)