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I still prefer to write out mathematical proofs sloppily (and with a lot of the nitty-gritty details missing) in a scrap notebook, then write it more nicely (fi

I still prefer to write out mathematical proofs sloppily (and with a lot of the nitty-gritty details missing) in a scrap notebook, then write it more nicely (filling in all details) on computer printer paper, and then (if I think it's useful to somebody) writing it in Latex. I probably write too much, but it's just the way I'm used to doing calculations and proof-of-concepts. I also like the different styles and aesthetics that can be employed in handwriting. My handwriting ranges from incredibly sloppy (when I don't really care or just want to go fast) to very, very neat.

samus 4y ago
I very much agree. Doing math involves a lot of fiddling with equations, fixing, and playing around with drawings. When doing that on the computer, I would waste most of my time fighting the word processor instead of thinking about the math.
- quectophoton 4y ago
  Using a Wacom tablet as 99% substitute for mouse has been life changing to me. Literally the only thing preventing me from disconnecting my mouse is that I can't scroll websites with my tablet. It still doesn't feel as good as paper, but the freedom of just drawing on Krita and being able to select stuff and move it around more than makes up for it. Can't recommend it enough.