[Blindmath] Colllege calculus Questions

Mon Jun 28 14:51:54 UTC 2010

Hello folks,

Let's just maintain composure.  This list has far more than just NFB people.
Let's not forget that we all have our issues and because someone is
expressing themselves does not mean they have to be banned off any list.

while I don't agree with some of the commentary by Peter, I do have to
accept that he has his views and opinions.  We don't necessarily have to get
insulted because one person has decided that he dislikes a particular
organization.

We are here to provide information and the only way to do it is by
maintaining  a good nature and understanding one another.

I joined this list some time ago and had my opinions. Perhaps one or two
times I have made comments that are unbecoming of a gentleman.  I do say
that we must try to abstain from insulting  one another but that is
difficult at times.

I just think the political commentary must remain away from a list that is
geared toward solving problems and not creating them.

Regards,
Jose 
-----Original Message-----
From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Peter Wolfe
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:15 AM
To: Christine Szostak; Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Colllege calculus Questions

David Andrews just informed me that I'm wrong about the people on this
list not being NFB people. Your wrong about the judgemental peopple
though perhaps not on this list as I don't know on this list though.

On 6/27/10, Christine Szostak <szostak.1 at osu.edu> wrote:
> Hi Peter,
>   I am really confused as to why you have decided to be a member of a list
> created  by people in the organization you portray so much disgust toward.
I
> am an ACB-er by nature, but I have high respect for those in the NFB and
am
> starting to feel offended by these egregious statements when people are
> clearly showing their willingness to help and not judge.
>
>   My personal recommendation,is that if you have that much distrust in and
> dislike of the attitudes of members of the NFB, you might want to consider
> joining a different list.
> Many thanks,
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Wolfe" <sunspot005 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics"
> <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Colllege calculus Questions
>
>
> I want the informatyou have to give. You got me all wrong and it's
> funny how most NFB people are this way with no comprimise and willing
> to throw people out on the rug cause it's not their way. Was I
> directing it at you sir? No, I wasn't merelyt wanting understanding
> and a little background into the real America that nobody sees on a
> day to day bases. I won't get into the details with the prevledged few
> in this nation of arrogant individuals. Reminder: I wasn't talking
> about you more like gearing it towards the people that might roam on
> this list like other e-mail list to clearly point out my stance and
> that of most americans against their self-centerism is killing
> education in this nation.
>
> cordially,
> Peter
>
> On 6/27/10, Birkir Rúnar Gunnarsson <birkir.gunnarsson at gmail.com> wrote:
>> If you are truly interested in math-related issues I will post back to
>> this list with a few thoughts, if you are using the questions for
>> pseudo political preaching, I would wish you to take it elsewhere.
>> I find math difficult and applicable because it teaches abstract
>> thinking, perhapds better than any other subject. Being a programmer
>> is to learn to solve problems in a certain way and approach the task
>> from a computer perspective. Therefore you may not use math directly
>> in many of your jobs (I used it little in my 4 years of programming
>> work) but what you learn from the math courses and the concept and
>> strategies are essential for many types of programming.
>> So, please tune down the attitude or post those thoughts in a
>> different avenue, if you are, indeed, ready to talk math I will post
>> back with a few more thoughts.
>> cheers
>> -B
>>
>> On 6/27/10, Roopakshi Pathania <r_akshi_tgk at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> One area where serious Math like integration and differentiation and
>>> sometimes even Physics is needed is Gaming.
>>> I suppose even blind programmers could work on certain aspects of games,
>>> but
>>> can't say if they do in the real world.
>>> Of course good audio games would also require Math.
>>>
>>> Continuing with Shane's example, automating platforms that deal with
data
>>> should in my understanding require calculus
>>>
>>> And then there is programming mathematical, financial, and physics
>>> models.
>>> If the model deals with calculus in some way, I suppose the programmer
>>> should know about it.
>>>
>>>> A typical calculus problem in the course I took anyway
>>>> might be 10 or so steps.
>>>
>>> When you move on to integration and Differential Equations, problems can
>>> become longer.
>>> Trig identities and set theory proofs can also be longer, but that is
not
>>> Calculus.
>>> Or just may be I'm imagining things.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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