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will1am··on Creativity fundamentally comes from memorization?
I think memorization is a tool to deep understanding
will1am··on Creativity fundamentally comes from memorization?
Creativity comes from a deep understanding of concepts
will1am··on How to choose a textbook that is optimal for oneself?
An important principle in learning
will1am··on How to choose a textbook that is optimal for oneself?
Rather than viewing delta-epsilon and infinitesimals as opposing methods, they can be seen as complementary tools I think
will1am··on How to choose a textbook that is optimal for oneself?
An important aspect of effective educational materials: the balance between challenge and accessibility
will1am··on I am starting an AI+Education company
You touches on a critical aspect of educational reform
will1am··on I am starting an AI+Education company
The comparison to HVAC systems in schools highlights the complexities of implementing new technologies.
will1am··on I am starting an AI+Education company
Is just a complex and challenging process
will1am··on How to Know When It's Time to Go
To prioritize well-being over enduring a toxic or stressful work environment
will1am··on Fitting an elephant with four non-zero parameters
I think often underappreciated insight
will1am··on Fitting an elephant with four non-zero parameters
A dichotomy between these fields
will1am··on Fitting an elephant with four non-zero parameters
Your humorous observation captures a fundamental truth to some extent
will1am··on Fitting an elephant with four non-zero parameters
The balance between empirical data fitting and genuine understanding of the underlying reality
will1am··on Teaching general problem-solving skills is not a substitute for teaching math [pdf] (2010)
I think that's a common experience!
will1am··on Teaching general problem-solving skills is not a substitute for teaching math [pdf] (2010)
It is challenging for learners who benefit from examples
will1am··on Teaching general problem-solving skills is not a substitute for teaching math [pdf] (2010)
I think I was having the same issue
will1am··on Teaching general problem-solving skills is not a substitute for teaching math [pdf] (2010)
Absolutely, the point about memorization being a skill that can be improved with practice is so simple yet not understood by many
will1am··on Teaching general problem-solving skills is not a substitute for teaching math [pdf] (2010)
The importance of worked examples in helping students understand new topics
will1am··on Programmers should never trust anyone, not even themselves
That's why I don't have a driver's license
will1am··on Programmers should never trust anyone, not even themselves
Human variability and unpredictability can also be a source of creativity. But I understand you completely
will1am··on Programmers should never trust anyone, not even themselves
While achieving absolute certainty in code correctness is often impossible
will1am··on Programmers should never trust anyone, not even themselves
Clear and maintainable code is valuable
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
It's important to differentiate between the types of sugars and the overall nutritional value of fruits compared to other sugary foods
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
Berries are my salvation.
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
As soon as I stopped eating sugar, I started craving fruits intensely. My body began demanding compensation.
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
Cutting out sugar entirely is too challenging
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
I think M&M's particularly tricky to cut down
will1am··on How I overcame my addiction to sugar
Gradual reduction is often more sustainable and manageable for most people. But for me that didn't work when I first started.
will1am··on Human neuroscience mustn't forget its human dimension
I imagine that an uploaded mind in a non-corporeal state would have unprecedented opportunities for exploration
will1am··on Human neuroscience mustn't forget its human dimension
It is exciting and fraught both
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