Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004)

Re:Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004) by Myrmornis on Sunday November 05, 2017 @10:41PM (#15633324)

It's cool that you do this, but I wouldn't want anyone to get the idea that it's not worth learning to read mathematical notation.

> the ambiguities of the equations

Mathematical language is the least ambiguous language you will find anywhere, other than executable code.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004) by mickronome on Monday November 06, 2017 @02:54AM (#15633981)

I'm not exactly clear on what you mean by "mathematical language" in this context as mathematical notation is clearly filled with ambiguity, so I have to assume it is something else you are getting at. Can you elaborate on that ?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004) by Myrmornis on Monday November 06, 2017 @10:52AM (#15636288)

I said least ambiguous, not free of ambiguity. I challenge you to name a community which strives for precise language more than professional mathematicians.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004) by weberc2 on Monday November 06, 2017 @08:29AM (#15635244)

Whether or not it's worth it depends on how often you need to interact with it. I don't need to interact with math notation very often; maybe only a few times per year. Further, deciphering the math notation by referencing is translation is not a bad way to learn.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Problems of Traditional Math Notation (2004) by perfmode on Monday November 06, 2017 @12:44AM (#15633643)

And the commenter chooses the executable code.

[ Parent | on HN ]