Smart cities need smart energy sources huffpost india. Thus i was happy to get some help recently from a new book by john a. The minds journal is a platform for strong awakened individuals which has been created keeping in mind the importance of mental health in our daily lives. Most people who are street smart arent very book smart and vice versa. After much debate and discussion, the verdict is usually 5050, as the youths.
We string them into jewels or into tinware, as we may choose. There is a need of both in this world because we need smart presidents to make decision like street smarts that arent educated, havent graduated, or can survive circumstances. Here a few of the best street smart examples i can offer you. Being street smart means having interest in other activities more than in school work, while being book smart is the complete opposite of that. Smart energy consumption and the smart grid executive summary the nations outdated electrical infrastructure is being transformed. Geothermal technology uses the consistent temperatures just beneath the ground to heat and cool a building. This type of intelligence is used to recall or recognize, analyze, evaluate, and judge information.
You can use this type of information to monitor usage during peak versus offpeak hours and, as a result, manage your energy. Growing up, i was very street smart but not so book smart. In a very simple way, the smart city is intended to deal with or mitigate, through the highest efficiency and resource optimization, the problems generated by rapid urbanization and population growth, such as energy supply, waste management, and mobility. Street smart begins by addressing a basic question about reforming road services. Being pragmatic means that you know how to handle any problem quickly and creatively. Investopedia is committed to rigorous editorial standards to provide our readers with the best advice and recommendations. As pejoratives, the book smart is one who relies on structured knowledge and suck at real life naive, easily manipulated, bad judgment and the street smart is unintelligent or uneducated or incapable of being educated, hardboiled, unsentimental. However, the underlying idea is that the person deals with situations especially bad or difficult situations from an intellectual d. Someone who possesses street smarts can also have book smarts, but usually people who have book smarts only rely on their intelligence. To see the essays introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion, read on.
Smart street lighting requires new, smartconnected. Book smart is simply describing that the person as generally intelligent, well educated and do well academically. In other words, is it more important to have high academic qualifications or savvy industry experience. But i would definitely brand myself as streetwise, as would many others. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals you wont find anywhere else. I did relatively well at school and have a university degree. Street smarts vs book smarts, the epic debate continued. It means you ve learned how to take what has happened to you, good or bad. Some people are analytically intelligent or book smart. In this week, we deep dive into the energy sector to explore some of the most important managerial considerations in the transition phase and operation of smart urban energy.
All the literature trivia in the world you may know wont help you get out of a parking ticket. The foundation of a smart city is smart energy infrastructure may 10, 2018 by sarah rubenoff leave a comment microgrids are increasing in popularity due to their ability to island from the main grid in case of an emergency power outage, providing energy reliability and resiliency for critical operations like the military and hospitals. It has a lot to do with your preferred learning style, and which way you perceive the world. This book is an expansion of the original title integrated me design. Book smarts involve the utility portion, in which king speaks of, and street smarts involve the cultured portion. In chapter 1, gabriel roth argues that road systems, especially outside the united states, need to be changed because excessive costs are associated not only with congestion but also with political control of roadsincluding losses of. Tomas chamorropremuzic, editorial advisory board, leadership, learning, talent management, by dr.
What the integration of the other sectors means for the identification of proper solutions to the integration of wind. The focus of this smart growth smart energy toolkit module is to provide information on actions that can be taken by municipalities, developers, organizations, and individuals to promote smart energy. The paper introduces an active role of evs during their. Present some important recent development of market integrated solutions to. What are the benefits and barriers to relying more on private companies. The tranquility watertowater series has installation options that can be used for snowice melt, spa, pool water heating, and free hot water. Yes street smart allows you to stay safe but that doesnt always turn out great there are people everywhere who continue to get hurt even though they know how to stay safe. Moving forward, the energy department will continue to drive strategic investments in the transition to a cleaner, domestic and more secure. Street smarts trump book smarts if you want to get. This is a huge advantage when dealing with people as it offers you a sense of ease. You will learn what the smart grid is and what it is not. Gian fiero is a seasoned educator, speaker and consultant with a focus on business development and musicentertainment industry operations. Both would be better naturally, one could argue that having a fair.
The truth is, being book smart and street smart has a lot more to do than just your upbringing and personality. Intelligent buildings are also referred to as automated buildings. Mullins, street smart disciplines of successful people that put some meat on the bones of. They will also get paid more but not everything in life can be solved by looking it up in a book or with money. Conversely, streetsmart people are often demeaned simply because they are classified as those who didnt have the right stuff to attend an institute of higher learning. Energy management and planning in smart cities sciencedirect. The author claims that people are better off if they are more street smart than book smart.
Street smart vs book smart raising boys the pursuit of. He persuades his views to the readers by using his personal experiences and displaying the positives of being street smart. Yes, ill admit that at one time, i thought book smart was the only way to be. Geothermal energy system we installed into a new home construction in 1994 was about 20% more expensive but saved 30% to 50% every month on utilities. I dont have to tell you which side believes this, but i have one simple question. The infrastructure layer of smart urban energy systems. You will get a feel for the issues surrounding it, the challenges ahead, the countless opportunities it presents and the benefits.
I once heard someone utter the phrase, when someone says that they arent street smart, but book smart, what i really hear is, im not real smart, but im imaginary smart. Geothermal technology is a smart option for several reasons including increased efficiency and energy saving benefits. The authors is very persuasive using real life examples. Using your intelligence effectively in college by frozenflan on january 31, 2014 its the question weve all had in our minds as soon as our brains were capable of thought. Smart cities need smart energy sources as india continues to industrialize rapidly, it is entering its most energy intensive phase of economic growth building new infrastructure and increasing. In this week, we deep dive into the energy sector to explore some of the most important managerial considerations in the transition phase and operation of smart urban energy systems. The purpose of this book is to give readers in plain language a fix on the current position of the smart grid and its adoption. In the end, though the street smart folks made an impressive showing, it was a book smart contestant who walked away with the prize. While book smarts arguably make us human, street smarts are what. Smart energy generation of energy from renewable sources and energy conservation measures is an important value that can and should be expressed in a communitys vision statement. May 09, 2010 advantages geothermal energy does not produce any pollution, the power stations do not take up much roomno fuel is needed once youve built a geothermal power station, the energy is almost free disadvantages the big problem is that there are not many places where you can build a geothermal power station.
People who possess street smarts have a greater sense of what goes socially. If you tuned into our blog post yesterday, we introduced the idea of using renewable energy as a way to keep up with economic demand while reducing our impact on the environment. Smart meters and a smarter grid department of energy. Smart growth smart energy toolkit modules smart energy. The youth made key distinctions between being book smart vs. Street smarts definition in the cambridge english dictionary. As a specialist in projectbased learning, i couldnt pass up the opportunity to use this network program to highlight the pros and cons of traditional education and projectbasedhandson learning. The major difference between being street smart and being book smart. Science projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency. A shrewd ability to survive in a dangerous urban environment. Jul 10, 2015 what are the pros and cons of solar and wind energy.
Smart city intelligent energy integration for londons. This distinction is a direct challenge by the youth to the dominant discourse of smartness or book smarts as it operates in schools. But a book smart and street smart person, theyre generally the leaders. You can use this type of information to monitor usage during peak versus offpeak hours and, as a result, manage your energy efficiency and costs. Dec 14, 2005 in the end, though the street smart folks made an impressive showing, it was a book smart contestant who walked away with the prize. This word is succinctly defined as being the knowledge and experience.
In real life, its harder to say who comes out on top. From my own experiences, people who are only book smart are likely to keep to themselves andor get taken advantage of when it comes to commonsensical circumstances. To have the socalled book smarts or the benefits of practical experience street smarts before we begin, i. Now, while having such book smarts benefits the entrepreneur greatly, what is even more valuable for him or her is street smarts. Theres a lot of buzz about the new season of the apprentice where book smarts takes on street smarts. Pdf the smart city concept includes smart energy consideration with preferable. What are the pros and cons of solar and wind energy. Most important perhaps, being street smart comes from experience. Dec 16, 20 top 10 alternative energy bets indeed, the advantages of a smart grid are almost too numerous to list, but according to smartgrid.
Gerald graff is an english professor at the university of illinois and has written many books. Being smart doesnt always necessarily mean you do well in school. Smart energy consumption and the smart grid brochure. As an individual who i feel possesses an equal measure of book smarts and street smarts, i believe i can speak on this topic. A street smart person will move up the ladder, usually to middle management to manage the plain book smart people. Smart city intelligent energy integration for londons decentralised energy projects. From electricity smart grids to smart energy systems a. Having book smarts allows us as human beings to make our society and better and more educated people. And lets face it, book smart is something you can bank on, while street smart is more of a flybytheseatofyourpants level of value. Its clear that some people have better judgment than others. But there may be some moments when i lose hope for the latter to happen when i also see my dh not being able to figure out how to work out little things like a simple can opener. About this book throughout the process of compiling this book, weve benefited tremendously from the all the teacher researchers and the nrel mentors who have contributed to the project ideas.
Why are book smart people considered as nerds many times, in a derogatory manner and street smart people considered as imaginary smart. The street smart superrich credit the book smart for their mastery of a sophisticated topic, which is why they hire these experts. We empower our readers with tools to self assess, to elevated thinking, to navigate challenging situations wisely, and to find their way to a more fulfilling life and relationships with self. The climatemaster tranquility watertowater series brings together the advantages of radiant fl oor heating with the benefi ts of geothermal technology, providing unmatched comfort and savings. Present some important recent development of market integrated solutions to the electricity balancing task. The wall street journal put this question to the experts, an exclusive group of industry and thought. This distinction is a direct challenge by the youth to the dominant discourse of smartness or book smarts. If you want more than average out of life then you need to be street smart, you need to get in touch. For example, 25% of people on social media have posted something they later regretted, the divorce rate in the us is 50%, and over the past decade the tattoo removal industry has grown 440% although tramp stamps and tasteless tweets are mostly benign mistakes, there are a remarkable number of people whose poor decisionmaking. Smart meters can communicate with inhome displays to let you know how much energy youre using, and even tell you the time of day the energy was used. Should students be supported by schools and teachers to allow street smarts to. Intellectualism by gerald graff is street smarts versus book smarts. Why you need to be street smart, not book smart better.
Yes, higher learning clearly has its higher benefits. First, the book is written by k12 teachers for teachers and other adults renewable energy and energy. Building automation is a system that allows for automatic and centralized control of a buildings energy systems, including heating, air conditioning, and lighting. The combination of practical knowledge and explicit knowledge is the key to a successful career. Book smarts are most likely to be the ones with better jobs because of their education. It is from experiences such as mine that we get our education of life.
Generation of power from renewable sources is one important action this toolkit encourages. Mark twain book smarts vs street smarts is as intense of a battle as the current presidential election. He is affiliated with san francisco state university as an adjunct professor and the united states small business administration sba where he conducts monthly workshops on topics such as career planning, public relations, and personal growth. Geothermal energy system we installed into a new home construction in 1994 was about more expensive but saved to every month on utilities. In addition, the land use plan component of a master plan provides recommendations for conservation and development of land within the municipality. Smart solutions is intended to encourage further exploration.
Many studies support higher education for police officers, encouraging the disciplines beyond what is actually taught. During the leadership camps which we conduct for teenagers, we often ask campers which they think is more important. The purpose of this book is to give readers in plain language a fix on the. While book smarts arguably make us human, street smarts are what make us animals. Why being street smart is better than being book smart. What is the difference between smart buildings and. Highlights describe why smart grids should not be seen as separate from the other energy sectors. Book smart vs street smart essay research paper example. Jun 18, 2014 why street smarts always win out over book smarts when it comes to success. Book smarts arent so applicable when you have to think on your feet. The smart city is a relatively new concept that has been defined by many authors and institutions and used by many more.
What is the difference between book smart and street smart. May 16, 2011 smart meters can communicate with inhome displays to let you know how much energy youre using, and even tell you the time of day the energy was used. The difference between being smart, educated, and intelligent. Street smart the psychology of good and bad judgment on november 10, 2015, in dr. Why street smarts always win out over book smarts when it.
Sep 08, 2015 but as for book smarts and street smarts, why does one have to be better than the other. Essay on street smarts versus book smarts 706 words 3 pages. Live in the present absolutely limit your dwelling on the past. Feb 12, 2014 being smart is much more important then being street smart. Smart energy systems are one of the top priorities on the agenda of local governments, nation states and technology suppliers. What renewable energy source, if any, has the most promise for becoming a major energy source. The ideal situation is street smart thinking accompanied by a book smart approach. Fundamental changes that add intelligence, integrated communications and full transparency to the grid are underway. Someone who is intelligent, learns well, and educated very well academically. Geothermal technology is a smart option for several reasons including increased efficiency and energysaving benefits. By lauren boucher july 10, 2015 this is post two of our fourpart series on renewable energy. Graff believes that having the personality of a street smart person can benefit society if one knows how to channel their potential correctly. Nov 10, 2015 adding on to this lack of smart social skills, being street stupid also means its difficult to convince and persuade others to achieve what you want.
The terms book smart and street smart exist only to. A book smart person with low street smarts will struggle to move up the ladder. The sample essay on book smart vs street smart essay deals with a framework of researchbased facts, approaches and arguments concerning this theme. I noticed that this is a bit old post but i just cant help but to leave a comment.
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