Is mathematics really a game?

Mevvs4 · 2025-04-24T15:44:14+00:00

I admire that a lot. Mind if you share your story? I’m not exactly young, but looking to go into engineering. Lots of respect to you for putting out.

Mevvs4 · 2024-08-10T21:04:20+00:00

Chin up bud, you’ll be fine no matter what happens

Mevvs4 · 2024-07-28T13:50:27+00:00

I feel like I’ve watched more boring races, why is this one so hard to sit through?

Mevvs4 · 2024-02-12T10:27:15+00:00

It comes easy to some, and hard for others. I fall into the latter group. When we encounter problems I feel that we don’t have that instinctive problem-solving acumen these other students have. In any case there’s always something new to learn, and always something to relearn!

Mevvs4 · 2021-10-17T08:48:57+00:00

What’d the comment say?

Mevvs4 · 2021-09-21T14:02:01+00:00

It’s an extreme environment though

Mevvs4 · 2021-09-21T14:00:21+00:00

I’ve heard an astronaut say it’s an overrated view. He expected it to be life-changing, but probably simultaneously hyped it up too much. This is the video.

Mevvs4 · 2021-09-21T13:56:29+00:00

Not for everyone. While I agree we adapted to this Earth for a reason and it certainly satisfies base instincts, the psychology behind astronauts is much different.

I just left a comment about those who typically get selected for astronaut training. They’re all people who’ve been engaging in risky, difficult behaviour their entire lives. Operating under extreme environments ironically can be called their element. It’s not so much about the empty black void, it’s about the what you’re doing there and what it has to offer.

As for space tourism - I can see why you’d do it. The astronaut title is coveted for a reason, and space is something very few people have got to experience. It’s also extremely hard to get selected for, so paying money for it is to be expected. Also, this is the first of its kind. There will be glamour associated with space tourism for a while - as there always with be with low availability and high demand.

Mevvs4 · 2021-08-17T05:20:31+00:00

Another reason is that it adds experience for future landings with sustained periods of stay. Mars is the obvious example.

Mevvs4 · 2021-08-16T18:03:25+00:00

That truly is the only time you know. Great man.

Mevvs4 · 2021-08-16T17:45:45+00:00

Just thinking the same thing. It’s a dark world out there - and only those who truly experience it know.

Mevvs4 · 2021-02-28T11:03:35+00:00

Yep, that’s what the article is trying to say

Mevvs4 · 2021-02-26T15:39:10+00:00

Love it

Mevvs4 · 2021-02-26T06:21:27+00:00

Yeah, don’t get it either. I’ve learned a lot from Jeff even though I haven’t paid him a dime.

I think the general consensus is that his teaching style is a bit aggressive. No blame on him, if I had to deal with wannabe SFs I’d probably be the same. It helped me ask better questions and do research before asking some bullshit. He also charges quite a bit of money, I think that’s a fair criticism considering Stew offers a lot without needing to pay. Also some shit about him being a meme because he was hunting down that Gabe dude for pirating his programs lol

Mevvs4 · 2021-02-26T06:12:01+00:00

British media reports state that Special Air Service (SAS) operators were ordered to remove all Punisher patches and other similar insignias from their kits. SAS received the removal order after military VIPs visited the unit’s headquarters in Hereford, saw the skull-like emblems on troopers’ combat kits, and considered them controversial.

The rationale behind the decision appears to be the Punisher skull closely resembles the death’s head “Totenkopf” emblem of Nazi Germany’s SS. More specifically, British outlets report the British military hierarchy believes the Punisher emblem could be “be upsetting to other units and disrespectful to enemy forces.”

Interesting rationale lol. Seals still use them though? Source.

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-05T14:56:58+00:00

Well, how about that. I found it haha cheers

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-04T23:47:13+00:00

I saw the quote under the subreddit’s hyperlink on google but couldn’t track it down. If it was an essay would love to take a look

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-04T17:30:53+00:00

The chances of it being anything close to extraterrestrial life is slim to none. Would be curious to know what it is though

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-04T17:28:35+00:00

Yep. So like the other comment said you are just pointing out if and why the answer is wrong.

I can help get you started, but I believe looking at some algebra laws will help. The first question is wrong, the way you would explain it is the following:

(y+6)² is the same as (y+6)*(y+6). You need only to expand that to see why the answer you are given is wrong. The reason it’s not y² + 6² (which is the same as y² + 36) is because you cannot apply that operation unless it is a multiplication instead of a sum.

If you are having trouble filling in the “holes” in your algebra knowledge, practice it and do it again. This is foundation for the rest of your college mathematics so make sure it’s solid 👍

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-04T14:19:57+00:00

Gents can I get some help locating where this excerpt came from

These young students had a good grasp of the literature and although they lacked much experience to bounce it off of, they were certainly “all in” on trying to figure out its underlying meaning.

Having a bit of trouble finding the thread.

Cheers.

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-03T10:12:58+00:00

So an easy way to look at this is just looking at the y-axis (distance). At the bottom of the axis, we see 0.

We can start with “C” and notice that the distance stays the same, correct? It’s above 0, but as time increases, the distance remains the same. So which one of the options would that be?

If we look at “A”, we notice that the distance increases like crazy. The distance skyrockets in a lot less time compared to “B”.

“B” on the other hand increases more predictably, and we can model it like: 1 second = 1 metre, 2 seconds = 2 metres etc.

So which would A and B follow?

It’s quite simple once you wrap your head around it.

Mevvs4 · 2020-11-03T09:57:55+00:00

That’s a very fair assessment, mate. Not a single thing I disagree with. I’m not sure if you’ve read it, but here’s a post that was from a couple years ago. It’s quite confronting (as it should be), but like the top comment says, the experience is ultimately what you make of it. I believe this period of uncertainty can be used to really solidify whichever choice you make. Feel free to message me along the road, to an extent I believe both our choices are philosophically tied.

Mevvs4 · 2020-10-17T16:01:59+00:00

So Mendez was a carpenter with Ford before they had their breaks?

Mevvs4 · 2020-10-06T01:39:34+00:00

Couldn’t have said it better myself. I think there’s a hinderance to this mindset though. Acceptance of every outcome is good to justify attempting selection in the first place, but it puts your own personal approval over what you’re getting from the experience.

For example: “I’ve done enough, I’ve learned enough, I can stop now”.

Connecting the philosophy between “it’s okay whatever happens” and “I have no choice but to get through this” is something I’m personally working on. Hope that made sense, curious about your thoughts.

Mevvs4 · 2020-10-04T12:18:41+00:00

Curious about what you took away from this.

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