Ahh people, I can see not many, if ANY of you have read the LADDER yet. If you know what's good for you, READ IT NOW!! Here ya go...
http://intellectualwhores.com/ladderintro.html
It's kinda lengthy, but after you're done, you will be ENLIGHTENED to say the least! Also, I don't necessarily agree with the views of the Ladder, but even I admit it does make a sort of weird sense...