Usual Approximations
“Basically, I know you mathematicians enjoy solving the more general case, so I figured you would like the challenge!â€
Multimedia
Video blogs, video series, podcasts, science art, photo essays
Data Generators
“I don’t think that’s the correct term to use-“ “Okay fine, the data farmers are slow. Happy now?â€
Temporary Amnesia
The difficultly with proofs at first is that you’re required to show things that feel obvious. A good proof should provide an explanation for something which isn’t clear. Unfortunately, when you start proving divisibility rules, there’s a limit to how much insight you get from the proof.
Semester Cycle
This is something I worry about a lot when learning. It’s why I try to teach and write about the topics I’m learning in order to push away that cliff.
Toy Theory
I understand the need for basic research, but I sometimes wonder how many different toy theories and models we really need.
Rogue
The eternal struggle: teacher finds new problems, and students react by combing every centimetre of the web for the solutions.
#548 Land and Ocean Conservation 101
This week we're talking about land and ocean conservation: what it means to protect our land and oceans, the complexities of competing interests and international boundries, and how well Canada is doing at conserving its most important wild areas. Helping us wrap our heads around it are National Parks Program Director Alison Ronson and National Oceans Program Director Candace Newman from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). This episode is hosted by Rachelle Saunders.…
Simple Result
As one of my professors used to say, “When you’re solving a problem, it doesn’t matter if your proof is messy, convoluted, or entirely unnecessary. If you’re using logic correctly, then it’s fine.â€
Labyrinthine Sentence
When a single sentence begins to have its own subplots and narrative structure, you’re probably going overboard.
References
Seriously, could there be anything more annoying than failing to specify where items of interest are? I know, it’s not “conventionalâ€, but come on.
