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> Not debatable because as long as calculators exist and are available, nothing is lost. This is a vacuous argument. Of course nothing is lost if we are never
by bigstrat2003 2y ago
> Not debatable because as long as calculators exist and are available, nothing is lost.
This is a vacuous argument. Of course nothing is lost if we are never in the situation where the downsides of calculator reliance are apparent. Nobody said otherwise. The point is that people do find themselves in those situations, and then struggle to do math because they've never developed the skill.
- BuckRogers 2y agoSkills have to be maintained. You don't remember everything for life. I highly doubt anyone that uses a calculator on a regular basis was never taught how to do math by hand. I was taught of course, I'm not only old but I went to university, but I would still need refreshers to really do anything of any complexity. I don't think it's a vacuous argument, it's just reality. I can use a calculator as long as one is available, but if I'm lost in the woods, I'm still going to need a refresher because calculators are too plentiful to maintain advanced math skills.