The ignorant fisherman. Young man got his diploma and decided to travel the world. In a poor, developing country, he took a boat across the bay with a local fisherman, and tried to start a conversation. ""What is your favorite play by Shakespeare?"" he asked. ""Who?"" replied the fisherman. ""Never heard of him."" ""Oh, what is your favorite branch of philosophy?"" he tried. ""Philoso-what?"" the fisherman looked at the graduate with a uncomprehending look. ""Um, how do you feel about the situat…