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Realizing that mathematical notional is inconsistent and contextual, and potentially confusing if inappropriately generalized, is a common frustrating learning
by DangBigot 7y ago
Realizing that mathematical notional is inconsistent and contextual, and potentially confusing if inappropriately generalized, is a common frustrating learning experience, and it's nice to consider alternatives.
But it is not a "calculus flaw".
Also, the sidebars beside this article are filled with unrelated low-quality political clickbait, so perhaps we shouldn't give this site more traffic.
- commandlinefan 7y agoI was definitely hoping for a lot more based on the title. I'm also not sure I agree with the phrasing that he "discovered" an alternative notation. Invented, maybe, but not discovered.
- csours 7y agoThat's one of the fundamental questions of mathematics. Are you discovering or inventing?
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- rcthompson 7y agoIt may not be a literal calculus flaw, but at the very least it's a part of calculus that's held together with duct tape and chewing gum that people are warned to stay away from.
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