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Sorry if this is out of place, but I just had to post it. This shows that math can be useful even to comedians I suppose.
If you don't get it, don't worry. Only real nerds do. |
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Could you explain this?? Please!
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the integral of 1 / cabin with respect to cabin = ln(cabin) + c
log cabin + sea = houseboat |
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Guess I'm the nerdy type...
Is that an all wood houseboat or virtual? ln(cabin) = natural log cabin OR e-based log cabin Anyways, loved the joke... Thanks! |
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It would probably be wise for me not to post in this thread as I'm not very good with math/math concepts but, I have a couple of thoughts regarding it.
I googled 'math and art' and 'math and philosophy'. There are many links. Math is everywhere and can be applied, used, studied - in many ways. It is likely limitless. I began losing my fear of math when I began quilting. Many of the quilt blocks are geometric by design and it is easy for me to work in color and fabric and apply the math skills needed in order to create a quilt. I've since discovered that there are geometry teachers who use quilts as one method of teaching geometry, helping students understand and apply those concepts. In my adult years, I have learned to have tremendous respect for all the areas of math and how math affects our decisions, daily lives, careers/career choices and the ways in which it can and does impact the world and beyond. It's good to be respectful rather than fearful - then it becomes easier to grasp. |
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EDIT: And yes I suppose I really should get back to intersecting conics (this afternoon's project) rather than reading CD! |
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In High school we were shown "Donald Duck in Math Magicland". the premise was that Donald thought math was dumb and useless and then was amazed at how math was applied.
Like anything else, math is a series of very important tools. These tools can be used to craft all sorts of powerful and lucrative things. While many jobs don't require Math, those that know how to apply the Math typically do the best and make the most money. Take for instance stats. I personally find them very boring. Until I met a math prof that did some amazing things with them. He basically provd the merits of an age discrimination case using statistics. Also if you think stats are boring read "Freakenomics". Pretty crazy stuff and a great read overall. I know I am a nerd, but I truly enjoyed a book all about the origins of PI. While math is not essential it does lead to better living. Proof in point, many would say that reading is essential, but illiterate people find ways to manage. No one will argue though that learning to read makes life easier and more enjoyable. |
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I'd like to flip Dmentor's statement and say you can really learn to love math by doing a job like his. The work can be so compelling it leaves you gasping for more math knowledge and skill. I was never a great math student but when I started doing signal processing it was an eye opening experience, both in the applications and how you really learn math. |
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