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I think the problem is more that Roman and Indo-Arabic numerals teach that the solution is in the notation, when in fact the solution is in the mathematician. .
by divs1210 9y ago
I think the problem is more that Roman and Indo-Arabic numerals teach that the solution is in the notation, when in fact the solution is in the mathematician. . .
- GuiA 9y agoI’m confused about your analogy. Indo-Arabic number representation enables one to mentally carry out computations that would be much more complex in Roman notation. The notation might not be the solution, but the notation certainly enables solutions not really conceivable in other notations.
- divs1210 9y agoI believe functions + immutable data enable me to mentally figure out solutions to complex problems that would be much more complex if solved with objects and inheritence and mutable state.
- meheleventyone 9y agoThe analogy breaks down (at least for me) as there are some trade-offs being glossed over that don’t really exist with the different systems of numerals. What’s being lost for the conceptual simplicity you’ve gained?
- skj 9y agoThe fact that there are some things where this relation does not hold is not an argument against the OPs claims.