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Dr Steve Morlidge's avatar

I’m just reading David Bessis’ book Mathematica (which I discovered through Substack) which spills the beans on how mathematicians really think, which has profound implications for how it is taught. I feel like I have wasted half a life by mistaking proficiency with mathematical formalism for mathematical aptitude. Perhaps I’m better at it than I had realised. I really recommend the book.

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mike harper's avatar

For short period I did a lot of differential equations and matrix maths. Then I escaped the end of the Apollo program into the loving arms of NASA where all that math disappeared in a puff of smoke. A perfect example of if you don't use it you. lose it.

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