I think memorization is a tool to deep understanding
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Creativity comes from a deep understanding of concepts
An important principle in learning
Rather than viewing delta-epsilon and infinitesimals as opposing methods, they can be seen as complementary tools I think
An important aspect of effective educational materials: the balance between challenge and accessibility
You touches on a critical aspect of educational reform
The comparison to HVAC systems in schools highlights the complexities of implementing new technologies.
Is just a complex and challenging process
To prioritize well-being over enduring a toxic or stressful work environment
I think often underappreciated insight
A dichotomy between these fields
Your humorous observation captures a fundamental truth to some extent
The balance between empirical data fitting and genuine understanding of the underlying reality
I think that's a common experience!
It is challenging for learners who benefit from examples
I think I was having the same issue
Absolutely, the point about memorization being a skill that can be improved with practice is so simple yet not understood by many
The importance of worked examples in helping students understand new topics
That's why I don't have a driver's license
Human variability and unpredictability can also be a source of creativity. But I understand you completely
While achieving absolute certainty in code correctness is often impossible
Clear and maintainable code is valuable
It's important to differentiate between the types of sugars and the overall nutritional value of fruits compared to other sugary foods
Berries are my salvation.
As soon as I stopped eating sugar, I started craving fruits intensely. My body began demanding compensation.
Cutting out sugar entirely is too challenging
I think M&M's particularly tricky to cut down
Gradual reduction is often more sustainable and manageable for most people. But for me that didn't work when I first started.
I imagine that an uploaded mind in a non-corporeal state would have unprecedented opportunities for exploration
It is exciting and fraught both