I have enjoyed giving violin lessons for many years. Recently, a student apologized. She hadn’t studied much because she was working on a paper.
So, I said, and what is the subject?
The origin of the earth, she replied.
That’s not wrong, I said. And is it getting any better?
Yes, she said. I’m already on the fourth day.
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A version of this article also appeared in NRC Handelsblad on 26 February 2022
A version of this article also appeared in NRC on the morning of February 26, 2022