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Another possible missing piece with regard to Jarod's early education at the Centre with running simulations.
Sydney is sitting with Jarod in the SIM room. He is 8 years old.
A sheet of paper moves across into Jarods hands. He takes a look.
We see that it is a tic tac toe board with an X and O in the
first two positions at the top left corner.
Jarod: Each players initial move has already been made, but the
game is not over?
Sydney: That's right Jarod. Can you tell me, based on this, which
move came first?
Jarod takes time to think about it, rubbing his chin.
INSERT SHOT: From behind the glass wall, see Raines and Mr. Parker.
Sydney: Well?
Jarod: Can I approach this based on the apparent skill level of the
players?
Sydney nods while smiling. Raines and Parker glance each other satisfied.
Sydney: Ok Jarod, but first explain how you came to that assumption.
Jarod: The initial positions of the players. See..
Jarod points out 'O's position on the board.
Jarod: (Cont..) The O was placed here.
Sydney: Uhm Hmm. Go on?
Jarod: A skilled player would not have an opening move in this position.
Sydney: Regardless of that assumption, could it have been the first move
on the board?
Jarod: If skill wasn't taken into consideration with that particular move,
my answer would be less than certain. However, taking skill into account,
the initial move with regard to X's position would appear
to have the higher skill level but I still could not be certain as to
who ultimately made the first move.
Sydney: (cont..) Very good Jarod. Now...tell me about X given its position.
Jarod: X would have more opportunities for positions where he could get three
in a row.
Sydney smiles. Raines and Parker are pleased as well. Raines signals for Sydney.
Sydney: I'll be right back. Go ahead and continue where the players left off.
Jarod: Ok Sydney.
Sydney makes his way back behind the glass pane to where Raines and Mr. Parker are.
Mr. Parker: I see we are off to a good start.
(Raines advances Sydneys attempt to respond)
Raines: Yes. At this point in the pretender program, it is important we begin
structuring ultimately HOW they are to think.
Mr. Parker: I agree considering issues we've had in the past.
(To Sydney) Do you see any problems here regarding that?
Sydney: If you mean allowing them, like Jarod, to know the how's without understanding
the WHY's when it comes to problem solving, I don't see how we can expect to get good
results.
Raines: In due time. However, at this point if we are to establish authority as well as
control over the pretenders it's something that must be done sooner than later.
Hopefully, given Given Jarod's age, we have established that first and foremost?
(Raines looks to Sydney for an answer)
Sydney: Unlike most pretenders in the program, Jarod is different..
Mr. Parker: In what way?
Sydney: He is a natural pretender, and considering as such, most likely he will understand
for himself the 'why's of what we ultimately do teach him sooner rather than later.
Raines: Is that so?
Sydney hesitates. Raines flips a switch on the intercom.
INTERCUT:
Raines (To Jarod): Jarod?
Jarod: Yes?
Raines: Can you explain WHY it is not certain who made the first move?
Jarod: The apparent skill level of player 'X' would be based on the current position of X
and the given number of potential moves as opposed to the its opponent. Also,
the actual skill of the X player itself could be better determined had the initial
move been placed in the center box.
Raines: Were you initially instructed on WHY that was to be understood or did you come to
that conclusion yourself?
Jarod: I did it all by myself! Would you like to see my proofs?
Raines: NO. That will not be required.
Raines flips the intercom off.
Raines (Cont...) this is a problem that will need to be solved NOW.
Mr. Parker: Any suggestions? Treatments?
Sydney: Not with Jarod!
Mr. Parker: Hmm. Catherine is particular about this one. We will let things continue as planned.
Sydney looks relieved.
Raines: As you wish, however, this will prove to be a problem given time.
A sheet of paper moves across into Jarods hands. He takes a look.
We see that it is a tic tac toe board with an X and O in the
first two positions at the top left corner.
Jarod: Each players initial move has already been made, but the
game is not over?
Sydney: That's right Jarod. Can you tell me, based on this, which
move came first?
Jarod takes time to think about it, rubbing his chin.
INSERT SHOT: From behind the glass wall, see Raines and Mr. Parker.
Sydney: Well?
Jarod: Can I approach this based on the apparent skill level of the
players?
Sydney nods while smiling. Raines and Parker glance each other satisfied.
Sydney: Ok Jarod, but first explain how you came to that assumption.
Jarod: The initial positions of the players. See..
Jarod points out 'O's position on the board.
Jarod: (Cont..) The O was placed here.
Sydney: Uhm Hmm. Go on?
Jarod: A skilled player would not have an opening move in this position.
Sydney: Regardless of that assumption, could it have been the first move
on the board?
Jarod: If skill wasn't taken into consideration with that particular move,
my answer would be less than certain. However, taking skill into account,
the initial move with regard to X's position would appear
to have the higher skill level but I still could not be certain as to
who ultimately made the first move.
Sydney: (cont..) Very good Jarod. Now...tell me about X given its position.
Jarod: X would have more opportunities for positions where he could get three
in a row.
Sydney smiles. Raines and Parker are pleased as well. Raines signals for Sydney.
Sydney: I'll be right back. Go ahead and continue where the players left off.
Jarod: Ok Sydney.
Sydney makes his way back behind the glass pane to where Raines and Mr. Parker are.
Mr. Parker: I see we are off to a good start.
(Raines advances Sydneys attempt to respond)
Raines: Yes. At this point in the pretender program, it is important we begin
structuring ultimately HOW they are to think.
Mr. Parker: I agree considering issues we've had in the past.
(To Sydney) Do you see any problems here regarding that?
Sydney: If you mean allowing them, like Jarod, to know the how's without understanding
the WHY's when it comes to problem solving, I don't see how we can expect to get good
results.
Raines: In due time. However, at this point if we are to establish authority as well as
control over the pretenders it's something that must be done sooner than later.
Hopefully, given Given Jarod's age, we have established that first and foremost?
(Raines looks to Sydney for an answer)
Sydney: Unlike most pretenders in the program, Jarod is different..
Mr. Parker: In what way?
Sydney: He is a natural pretender, and considering as such, most likely he will understand
for himself the 'why's of what we ultimately do teach him sooner rather than later.
Raines: Is that so?
Sydney hesitates. Raines flips a switch on the intercom.
INTERCUT:
Raines (To Jarod): Jarod?
Jarod: Yes?
Raines: Can you explain WHY it is not certain who made the first move?
Jarod: The apparent skill level of player 'X' would be based on the current position of X
and the given number of potential moves as opposed to the its opponent. Also,
the actual skill of the X player itself could be better determined had the initial
move been placed in the center box.
Raines: Were you initially instructed on WHY that was to be understood or did you come to
that conclusion yourself?
Jarod: I did it all by myself! Would you like to see my proofs?
Raines: NO. That will not be required.
Raines flips the intercom off.
Raines (Cont...) this is a problem that will need to be solved NOW.
Mr. Parker: Any suggestions? Treatments?
Sydney: Not with Jarod!
Mr. Parker: Hmm. Catherine is particular about this one. We will let things continue as planned.
Sydney looks relieved.
Raines: As you wish, however, this will prove to be a problem given time.
Chapter End Notes:
An idea on what most likely would have been an early start for Jarod with his education.
