In base 3, 2+2=11 and in base 4 2+2=10. The quantity is the same, but the way we express it is different based on the numbering system we use.
But different numbering systems is not what this is about.
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In base 3, 2+2=11 and in base 4 2+2=10. The quantity is the same, but the way we express it is different based on the numbering system we use.
And you know that based on what exactly?
Yeah, actually it was. And more.
In base 3, 2+2=11 and in base 4 2+2=10. The quantity is the same, but the way we express it is different based on the numbering system we use.
Yeah, actually it was. And more.
Numbering systems is a logical explanation.
Dumb is saying dumb thing.
Dumber is making a big fuss about a dumb thing one random person says.
An entire thread devoted to a tweet by a random graduate student. Slow day, huh?
But the article in the OP cherry-picked a tweet out of a conversation.
I agree thats nutty. But one nutty professor does not imply a norm. Among all the professors I encountered, including many in the humanities, none were like that.She represents a lot of people in academia. Awhile back I listened to a debate with a guy named Thadeus Russell, a professor, at Columbia I think. Self-proclaimed postmodernist (and child of two Marxist parents, for those of us who think that's relevant.)
When the moderator introduces Russell at the beginning of the debate, he mistakenly says Russell will be arguing for the negative of the debate proposition. Russell corrects him (?), saying "I'm actually arguing for the affirmative. It's okay, I make mistakes, too. The good thing is since I'm a postmodernist that doesn't matter. It's just about being interesting, not being right."
And in the course of the debate, Russell:
- refuses to accept the Pythagorean Theorem as true, saying it's just something some guy thought up
- refuses to affirm that the earth is round
- refuses to affirm that human slavery is immoral
- refuses to affirm or deny that the Jewish Holocaust happened, because history is just differing stories which one can believe or disbelieve as one "wants"
People like this have been teaching our kids for a couple of generations now, and they're just getting more numerous and more insane.
It varies from place to place. But just a few days ago I listened to a guy explaining how secretive some of them are. They won't allow students to put their lectures online, for example, because they don't want what they're teaching known to parents and the general public.I agree thats nutty. But one nutty professor does not imply a norm. Among all the professors I encountered, including many in the humanities, none were like that.
The Secret Teachings.It varies from place to place. But just a few days ago I listened to a guy explaining how secretive some of them are. They won't allow students to put their lectures online, for example, because they don't want what they're teaching known to parents and the general public.
sigh....It varies from place to place. But just a few days ago I listened to a guy explaining how secretive some of them are. They won't allow students to put their lectures online, for example, because they don't want what they're teaching known to parents and the general public.
What does that mean? You want the video?The Secret Teachings.
Sorry if I'm not convinced by your non-evidence.
Yes, he also covered that in the video.sigh....
This is a better explanation of why a professor would not want their lecture online:
Why do professors refuse to put lecture notes online when copiously convenient? - Quora
Plus don't sigh at me, young lady. You're staff, you should know better. I feel like I've been flambéed or goated or whatever ya'll call it.sigh....
No. I did college and listen to tons of academics give lectures. I've never encountered this. Only heard the odd tale propagated by the usual contemporary outrage-mills.What does that mean? You want the video?...
Okay I understand. We all have busy lives. Deciding something's wrong without having to hear it is a real time-saver.No. I did college and listen to tons of academics give lectures. I've never encountered this. Only heard the odd tale propagated by the usual contemporary outrage-mills.
Bingo.Okay I understand. We all have busy lives. Deciding something's wrong without having to hear it is a real time-saver.
It has been awhile since someone called me 'young lady', son.Plus don't sigh at me, young lady. You're staff, you should know better. I feel like I've been flambéed or goated or whatever ya'll call it.