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Re: Is FIRST a Sport
First of all, GB330033 is completely correct. He presented logical arguments, and instead of logical replies intended to provoke thought and productive conversation, most of the responses are complete nonsense.
The main problem here is that many people are acting like FIRST not falling into the catagory of "Sport" somehow invalidates it.
The FIRST robotics competition is awesome. It often changes those that participate in it for the better. It is an excellent opportunity to learn things about science and technology that you would not have the chance to learn about otherwise. In my opinion, it has more to offer than most "Sports".
However, all of these benefits and everything else that is great about FIRST, Does not change Reality or the definitions of words.
That being said, a "Mental Sport" is called a game. It is Difficult, Strategic, Fun, and it requires Intelligence and Mental Acuity. BUT, That doesn't make it a Sport. And anyone who thinks that lifting a toolbox makes them an Athlete, has NO understanding of how hard a real athlete works EVERY DAY. Again, that is not meant to belittle anyone, that same athlete would have no understanding of what goes into the building of a robot.
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