You don't learn the quadratic formula just to solve an equation. That's just the jumping point to a whole lot of other things like polynomials of higher power, how they work in arithmetic (surprisingly intuitive like normal numbers) and then as another staging point to the binomial theorem... Without understanding how the formula works, a large chunk of the stuff coming after that lesson is nothing but rote memorization to the student.
Memorization != understanding. Being able to derive the quadratic formula shows understanding. Being able to memorize it doesn't. I've never memorized the formula for the sum of a geometric progression, because I can derive it in seconds.
It doesn't matter much how the time in your frame of reference relates to times of "stationary" observers; it's still the same amount of time for you
True, but you'll look younger to your peer group. Of course, the effect is negligible -- so the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries will be marketing this PDQ.
"I say that if a real proof be found that the sun is fixed and does not revolve round the earth, but the earth round the sun, then it will be necessary, very carefully, to proceed to the explanation of the passages of Scripture which appear to be contrary, and we should rather say that we have misunderstood these than pronounce that to be false which is demonstrated." Cardinal Bellarmine.
Ok, it doesn't go so far as to elevate science above Scripture, but it does elevate science above doctrine.
Oh, most protestant churches have websites nowadays. It all comes down to how you interpret "many". If I were trying to get them into my car, it would be many. If I were trying to invade China then it wouldn't be,
The Catholic Church doesn't say that the universe is 6k years old. It doesn't say that it isn't, either: "The Church has infallibly determined that the universe is of finite age—that it has not existed from all eternity—but it has not infallibly defined whether the world was created only a few thousand years ago or whether it was created several billion years ago."
>The Vatican tends to be a fairly conservative in its approach to technology...
How about, the fucking telescope:) They didn’t like the earth "not the centre of the universe" thing much, bless.
You don't know much about Medieval cosmology or the Galileo trial, do you?
It also has some means to achieve these goals. Authority. Blind faith. Rituals that appeal to lesser minds. Rigid structure and deep traditionalism. These methods are completely in conflict with all Hackers represent by themselves.
Really? Try asking a group of hackers about the correct placement of braces in C code.
Hacking culture is incredibly anti-authoritarian. That's not going to work in Xtianity which is nothing but an appeal to an authority (authors of the bible, jesus, etc).
True of some branches of Christianity, certainly not all. It's probably fair to say that the ones that go in for authority are more organised so you're more likely to know about them, though. But there are plenty of Christians who challenge the authority of the Bible, the Church and traditional understanding of Jesus.
The church has a long history of trying to hide the truth.
The Catholic Church as a religious organization has a long history of trying to find and understand the truth, theologically.
And scientifically, because they believe God to be revealed in creation. Even in the context of the Galileo trial the Roman Catholic Church said that if the science showed Galileo to be right then they would have to change their doctrines. Yes, there are metaphysical underlying what they do, but there are metaphysical assumptions underlying science too -- the positivists never succeeded in eliminating them, and Popper argued that it was impossible to do so.
Really? The only more successful ways of having sex without risk of pregnancy are surgeries that make it impossible or expensive to have kids in the future.
I know some lesbians who would disagree with you on that.
So you like a system where your death will be your fault or somebody else's (the bad driver who slams into you), but not a system where it can only be somebody else's (the system designer)? If you are concerned that it's taking away your right to kill yourself, there would still be plenty of other ways to exercise that right.
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You don't learn the quadratic formula just to solve an equation. That's just the jumping point to a whole lot of other things like polynomials of higher power, how they work in arithmetic (surprisingly intuitive like normal numbers) and then as another staging point to the binomial theorem... Without understanding how the formula works, a large chunk of the stuff coming after that lesson is nothing but rote memorization to the student.
Memorization != understanding. Being able to derive the quadratic formula shows understanding. Being able to memorize it doesn't. I've never memorized the formula for the sum of a geometric progression, because I can derive it in seconds.
It doesn't matter much how the time in your frame of reference relates to times of "stationary" observers; it's still the same amount of time for you
True, but you'll look younger to your peer group. Of course, the effect is negligible -- so the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries will be marketing this PDQ.
The average teacher in a randomly chosen subject, or the average teacher in a technical subject?
"I say that if a real proof be found that the sun is fixed and does not revolve round the earth, but the earth round the sun, then it will be necessary, very carefully, to proceed to the explanation of the passages of Scripture which appear to be contrary, and we should rather say that we have misunderstood these than pronounce that to be false which is demonstrated." Cardinal Bellarmine.
Ok, it doesn't go so far as to elevate science above Scripture, but it does elevate science above doctrine.
Not all Catholics toe the party line as the Church would like.
Oh, most protestant churches have websites nowadays. It all comes down to how you interpret "many". If I were trying to get them into my car, it would be many. If I were trying to invade China then it wouldn't be,
The Catholic Church doesn't say that the universe is 6k years old. It doesn't say that it isn't, either: "The Church has infallibly determined that the universe is of finite age—that it has not existed from all eternity—but it has not infallibly defined whether the world was created only a few thousand years ago or whether it was created several billion years ago."
>The Vatican tends to be a fairly conservative in its approach to technology... How about, the fucking telescope :) They didn’t like the earth "not the centre of the universe" thing much, bless.
You don't know much about Medieval cosmology or the Galileo trial, do you?
Look up "affirming the consequent".
Such as Amish and Exclusive Brethren. Certainly nowhere near a majority, but close enough to "many" to put up quite a few barns.
It also has some means to achieve these goals. Authority. Blind faith. Rituals that appeal to lesser minds. Rigid structure and deep traditionalism. These methods are completely in conflict with all Hackers represent by themselves.
Really? Try asking a group of hackers about the correct placement of braces in C code.
Except they don't understand it at all.
Hacking culture is incredibly anti-authoritarian. That's not going to work in Xtianity which is nothing but an appeal to an authority (authors of the bible, jesus, etc).
True of some branches of Christianity, certainly not all. It's probably fair to say that the ones that go in for authority are more organised so you're more likely to know about them, though. But there are plenty of Christians who challenge the authority of the Bible, the Church and traditional understanding of Jesus.
The Catholic Church as a religious organization has a long history of trying to find and understand the truth, theologically.
And scientifically, because they believe God to be revealed in creation. Even in the context of the Galileo trial the Roman Catholic Church said that if the science showed Galileo to be right then they would have to change their doctrines. Yes, there are metaphysical underlying what they do, but there are metaphysical assumptions underlying science too -- the positivists never succeeded in eliminating them, and Popper argued that it was impossible to do so.
I've spent time reading encyclicals (and very tedious they are, too). O('_')O_Bush is right.
The UK still has analogue, but it's being phased out. The analogue isn't the same system as that set, though.
Do you use KDE? The KDE Plasma Cover Switch animation seems to be Cover Flow. I'm not sure how this ruling affects that, but I bet it does.
Granted, and I've had the same problem. Works pretty well for them, though.
Really? The only more successful ways of having sex without risk of pregnancy are surgeries that make it impossible or expensive to have kids in the future.
I know some lesbians who would disagree with you on that.
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So you like a system where your death will be your fault or somebody else's (the bad driver who slams into you), but not a system where it can only be somebody else's (the system designer)? If you are concerned that it's taking away your right to kill yourself, there would still be plenty of other ways to exercise that right.
Apparently, some are attaching sinister plots to water vapor trails from jet engines.
They're not even from the engines, they're from the wingtips.
Ah, yes, that makes sense. Thanks.
I read "10B" as 267 decimal. Since when has "B" meant "Billion"?
Yes, it certainly isn't proof, or even persuasive evidence. But it is evidence.
Not saying you should. Saying that the governments have that power.