Oddbean new post about login | logout For me there’s a long list of things but algebra stand out the most, what about you? 🤣😂 #asknostr https://i.nostr.build/EZkJ.jpg
Bhaskara formula x = (-b ± √(b² – 4ac)) / (2a)
Most useless thing: Progressive Theory of History Sociology Fortunately, we also had Latin and Greek and read real history in original languages. I wrote a small language model (all the buzz phrases uttered by the teacher in a Random Transition Network) to write the sociology papers - and got B+. Most useful things: Linear Programming (e,g. optimize ratios in a mixed berry product). QR Factorization (fit non-linear models to datasets)
Everyones names.
This is sad .... Algebra is like having a superpower once you grok applying it to everyday situations. nostr:note10gzz6k3tyzxuhmcsungzdr3xqzjwvx7ntqnqv9c4pfn0gzyfzwfqfcyxmy
You use algrebra. When a store has something say 3 for a dollar. You want to figure out the cost of one. Algrebra
The tiramisu recipe I learned in home economics.
Two days ago, I was thinking I needed to find a recipe to make tiramisu, lol.
Zach you need to share it!
@Marie literally anyone with a life worth living uses algebra
Imaginary numbers
I perfected the art of passing notes in class without getting caught – sadly, not a skill in high demand during adulthood.
Such a shame 😜
Sewing a stuffed shark in Home Economics, because they never bothered to teach us about economics.
Anything related to sports
Spanish
Anything I learned about Mozart
not everything. You spelled his name right.
If you aren’t using algebra in life you’re doing it wrong. No football player ever complains that they do not run through tires or have to lift weights during a game: Algebra and math are part of having sovereignty over your own mind. You are likely unaware of how much you use it and how much more you are capable of. Bitcoiners need math in the worst way. They are on the gridiron trying to avoid psy-ops, homeschool their kids, and protect a network they don’t really understand. Let’s take algebra off this list and put it on the ToDo list! LFG!
Do as am told. Never got the hang of it.
Can't think of any rilly. Maybe some i forgot? A thought though. Two most under rated and badly taught things in public school. Math and Logic - Best framework for inquiry and discovery that hoomans have come up with. Physical Education - we live in our bodies. Maybe learn how to drive and maintain it so it doesnt break down early? my 2 sats
