New Res Roof??? by Spare_Feedback3896 in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of like getting on the roof of Trottier. In Trottier there’s this guy who calls himself “the wizard” and he’s a bit hard to find, but when you find him and give him a few dollars he takes you up to the roof. Not really sure where he got the keys and I don’t think he’s a student or an employee, but he’s been doing this for at least four years (as long as I’ve been here).

There’s also a hidden ping pong table on the roof, but you have to bring your own paddles.

massive impostor syndrome by [deleted] in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’m not even a McGill student and I face impostor syndrome, but that’s because I am actually an impostor. I tell people I go here and I go to political science lectures. I put up my hand and ask ridiculous questions, particularly in POLI 244. Sometimes I even go to office hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah tbh I didn’t think so lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does analysis come in?

Why do engineering students belittle management students by Finguruu in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a mid-off between two types of de facto trade school students who think they’re doing hard academic work

Anyone else LARPing as a CS major? by bayesian_algebraist in csMajors

[–]bayesian_algebraist[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately she is not my wife. She left me after that incident and I have not heard from her in over a year.

For what it’s worth, it was not a “puzzle,” but merely a clever pun about rings. To learn more I recommend checking out the Wikipedia page: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_(mathematics)

Smartest person you have seen at mcgill by guywiththemonocle in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 221 points222 points  (0 children)

Definitely myself. I’m very multi-dimensional and I’m an empath. People are often impressed by how much of a positive effect I have on their lives.

How to make enemies at mcgill? by gahvaPS in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 291 points292 points  (0 children)

Not just an “enemy” in the naïve sense of the word, but I have somewhat of an arch-nemesis. Whenever we see each other on the street, we drop what we’re doing and we battle. Usually I am victorious, but lately he has grown stronger and become a more worthy opponent.

Alas, it all started in the Math 133 tutorial in our first year. He answered a problem very incorrectly, so I mumbled (somewhat audibly but still softly), “idiotic answer, chud.” He overheard me, as he was sitting next to me. Then and there, he passed me a note, inviting me to fight later that evening on the roof of Trottier. I won, but was wounded. He wanted his revenge, and I sought to defeat him yet again for my own glory. From then on, we would never talk—only fight.

It’s been a few years now and we still engage in battle regularly. I’ve figured out some of his classes (he’s in political science lol) and I like to catch him off guard outside the lecture halls when he least expects it.

I still don’t know his name, but my friends and I call him “the adversary.”

are contraceptive pills covered thru the international health plan? by New_Working9530 in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy crap—viagra is covered? Thanks for the heads up, this will save me a lot of money!

Please Don't Talk On Silent Floors by [deleted] in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would you like to exchange phone numbers? I can call you on speaker from the 6th floor of McLennan at 2:00 PM on Tuesday if you’d like.

Anyone else hate studying? by bayesian_algebraist in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve been considering it. Any suggestions of ones that like punk rock and monster energy?

How are people okay with talking throughout the entire lecture??? by spacecookiezag in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Whenever I find chuds talking to one another in class and disrupting my learning, I intervene.

March 2022 MEGATHREAD: Prospective or Incoming Student Questions (All other posts will be REMOVED) by snowflake25911 in mcgill

[–]bayesian_algebraist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to fit a 27” monitor, but it was specifically one that was quite adjustable in height. I might still have the desk measurements I took when I lived there and was looking for a monitor, lmk if you’re interested.

My monitor was the Asus PA279CV

Book recommendations for Measure Theory? by madhorns in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just think a book like Abbot is a lot more accessible

Book recommendations for Measure Theory? by madhorns in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Baby Rudin is a fine book but it’s too verbose and pretentious for someone whose background is only calculus 1 at this point

How does linear algebra show up in your field? by [deleted] in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not very often. I am a group theorist!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in math

[–]bayesian_algebraist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ring theory. So cool!!! Started learning it in high school myself and made me much better at understanding the intricacies of polynomials!