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  1. Math = philosophy on Political Science Prof Asks: Is Algebra Necessary? · · Score: 1

    Yes, math creates a difficulty for students of all ages and backgrounds. That includes the engineers, computer scientists, and physicists of the world. It is not as if we have had a free pass at mathematics because of the way our brain is wired. While it may have been simpler, I do not know anyone for whom calculus came easily at first. We all were forced to think, and to think hard, to come up with some reasoning for higher mathematics that makes sense to us. The whole point of studying mathematics beyond the basic principles is to exercise that part of our minds that must stretch to grasp a concept that is not present in day to day activities.This is why our first mathematicians were not mathematicians at all. They were Philolosophers.

  2. Re:Wrong piece on The Virtual Choir Project · · Score: 1

    Indeed, I've preformed Sleep myself and have heard this one preformed before. I was expecting a different piece when I played the video. Not that I'm disappointed however, both are beautiful pieces, and it was really amazing to see something like this actually work out. As one without the time available to practice with a real choir anymore, this would be a great way to get to sing with others.

  3. start with a stopwatch... on Staying In Shape vs. a Busy IT Job Schedule? · · Score: 1

    place two terminals on the far sides of the building then for every new task switch terminals and run between them! Work harder not smarter!

  4. It's a trip back to the family farm... on Family Dog Cloned, Thanks To Dolly Patents · · Score: 1

    Man, I'm glad I made this treasure map to where my best dog ever was buried. Now I just wonder if the current residents will mind me digging up the yard...

  5. toddler shop on A Home Lab/Shop For Kids? · · Score: 1

    I only know that when toddler stage comes around my kids aren't getting a plastic oven with little pots and pans; there's a fisher-price lathe in my kid's future.

  6. ah... it's so clear now... on Fermilab Calls For Code Crackers · · Score: 1

    Based on the hash marks at the top and bottom, it is clear that aliens have simply sent us a conversion table from Bianary (on the bottom) to the much less well known Trianary at the top.

  7. Re:Number Munchers anyone? on Adults Too Quick to Dismiss Educational Gaming? · · Score: 1

    wow, did you live in Oregon, because those are the exact games that I played. We also had this game where you ran a lemonade stand and had to judge market equilibrium, price and supply based on the previous day's demand and the month of the year. I loved number munchers and I still wouldn't know that mousy-haired meant blond if it weren't for that damned Carmen Sandiego.