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“The point is not to prove the theorem,” explains Ellenberg. “The point is to understand how the universe works and what the hell is going on.” School failed a
by tzakrajs 13y ago
“The point is not to prove the theorem,” explains Ellenberg. “The point is to understand how the universe works and what the hell is going on.”
School failed at conveying this to me in so many domains.
- ColinWright 13y agoThe point I often finish with when I give talks is this: People tell you that the point of being good at science and math is to help you understand the universe, and to understand what's going on. This is only the first step. The real reason for being good at math and science is to BEND THE WORLD TO YOUR WILL !! The kids seem to like that ...