Jake
@jake
writer, creative programmer, running Printernet and trying to make the internet more interesting.
@jake
writer, creative programmer, running Printernet and trying to make the internet more interesting.
projects / people
Paul Graham
Peter Thiel will also sometimes ask potential hires, “What problem do you face every day that nobody has solved yet?”
The truth of anything is multidimensional and impossible to fully grasp. So a better question than “Is this true?” is “In what scenario is this true?”
Annie Dillard reflects on the power and wonder of truly seeing the world around us, and the importance of being open to the beauty and surprises that life has to offer.
The document explores the flaws of current mathematics education, criticizes the rigid curriculum, and advocates for a more creative and intuitive approach to teaching mathematics.
Isaac Asimov discusses the concept of "right" and "wrong" in scientific theories, using the example of the belief in a flat earth and how our understanding of the Earth's shape has evolved over time.
by Isaac Asimov