Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011)

Re:Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011) by mulmen on Tuesday May 02, 2023 @08:51PM (#35796330)

Phrases like "you won't always have a calculator at hand" only serve to erode trust in the educator. It's simply not compelling, and for all practical intents and purposes is untrue. Even on backpacking trips I have a cell phone, even if it is off. If you believe mental math is useful then say that and explain the benefits. Students can smell a lie.

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Re:Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011) by wpietri on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @12:13AM (#35797910)

That sounds like an excellent thing to somebody who actually said "you won't always have a calculator at hand". Maybe you should find someone like that.

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Re:Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011) by mulmen on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @03:52AM (#35799364)

Are we in the same thread?

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Re:Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011) by wpietri on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @04:12PM (#35807130)

Yes, but I was not the person who said the thing you are objecting to.

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