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Logic

Bill, a fresh computer graduate from a world-class University, goes for an interview in a software company. The interviewer is Steve, a grubby old man. And the first question he asks Bill is, 'Are you good at logic?' 'Of course,' replies Bill. 'Let me test you,' replies Steve. 'Two men come down a chimney. One comes with a clean face and the other comes out with a dirty face. Which one would wash his face?' Bill stares at Steve. 'Is that a test in Logic?' Steve nods. 'The one with the dirty face washes his face', Bill answers wearily. 'Wrong. The one with the clean face washes his face. Examine the simple logic. The one with the dirty face looks at the one with the clean face and thinks his face is clean. The one with the clean face looks at the one with the dirty face and thinks his face is dirty. So, the one with the clean face washes his face.' 'Hmm. I never thought of that," says Bill. 'Give me an