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The point of the "Igon Value Problem" is to have a term to describe popsci writers who create oversimplistic and overconfident narratives of complex domains tha
by fighterpilot 5y ago
The point of the "Igon Value Problem" is to have a term to describe popsci writers who create oversimplistic and overconfident narratives of complex domains that they know little about, often making basic errors and leading readers astray.
Whether or not I know about eigenvalues myself is a bit besides the point (although, yes, I did learn that in college).
- tptacek 5y agoWell, we're on a message board, so of course you're going to say you know what an eigenvalue is. That's the point of asking if you could handle some simple matrix questions. :P
- fighterpilot 5y agoI still don't understand the point of asking me that. I'm not the one writing books or articles in an authoritative tone on topics I know little about. If I were to write an article about math with glaring errors, then your question would make more sense. Until then, my linear algebra ability isn't relevant.