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I find it interesting but unsurprising that learning a second base system makes you better at math, much in the same way as learning a second language as a chil
by foota 4y ago
I find it interesting but unsurprising that learning a second base system makes you better at math, much in the same way as learning a second language as a child has benefits.
- readthenotes1 4y agoFrom what I recall, the early success of the Dvorak keyboard was mostly the success of retraining someone on a keyboard. The new system does seem more visually accessible for arithmetic. I wouldn't be surprised if it's easier to teach children than the Arabic numerals
- photochemsyn 4y agoGrasping the concept of number regardless of base system is an interesting exercise (linked to modular arithmetic), see Mathologer on times tables in any number base: https://youtu.be/qhbuKbxJsk8 https://youtu.be/qhbuKbxJsk8
- cat_plus_plus 4y agoSecond base in math classes would have better motivated me, that's for sure. Would that be a number system with 21 digits?