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#526 2012-05-21 07:12:13
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Re: Bafflers?
I know that. But interpreting it that way gave me the chance to say something funny.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#527 2012-05-21 07:15:39
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Yes,you never miss those chances.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#528 2012-05-21 07:18:53
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Righto! Correct a mundo. Young people have no sense of humor.
A 25 year old wrote:
I want to be a machine.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#529 2012-05-21 07:21:30
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I can't believe you said that!
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#530 2012-05-21 07:24:16
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I did not say it, she did!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#531 2012-05-21 07:30:38
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bobbym wrote:
Young people have no sense of humor.
I can't believe you said that!
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#532 2012-05-21 07:34:21
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Yes, people do not develope a sense of humor until they hit about 35.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#533 2012-05-21 07:53:58
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That was the worst insult you could've told me.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#534 2012-05-21 08:03:23
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Nope, that is not an insult. If I wanted to insult anyone I would call them a weedy ill-breeding miscreant!
Pretty good hah?
Break time!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#535 2012-05-21 08:31:37
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It is an insult to me.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#536 2012-05-21 11:09:56
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What is?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#537 2012-05-21 18:33:08
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"Young people have no sense of humour" is an insult to me.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#538 2012-05-21 19:33:38
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Oh, okay I am sorry if it offended you.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#539 2012-05-21 19:39:14
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It's okay.
Bob worried me right now,so I better check. Did you take me saying I am insulted seriously?
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#540 2012-05-21 19:40:52
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No but the statement is kind of a generalization that is probably not correct to say.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#541 2012-05-21 19:54:34
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That is what I thought.
To Bob:Ha!
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#542 2012-05-21 20:20:37
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But that does not mean it is not true.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#543 2012-05-21 20:40:34
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I was talking about you not taking my statement seriously, like I intended it to be.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#544 2012-05-21 20:42:57
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So, you wish me to take everything you say seriously or not seriously.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#545 2012-05-21 20:48:51
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No, no, I am not talking generally, but for that certain post in which I said that what you said is an insult to me. That one should not be taken seriously.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#546 2012-05-21 20:56:51
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Stefy:
What you need is a 'Apotropaic magic' gesture like: when I put a smily face next to a remark this may be interpreted as 'only joking'.
When I'm serious there'll be no such symbol or, for emphasis, a 
Bob
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#547 2012-05-21 21:04:06
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I will try to remember that.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#548 2012-05-21 21:04:38
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I think that could work, but I don't know how long I could keep it up.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#549 2012-05-21 21:58:03
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Until a slow learner like me has got the message. 
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You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#550 2012-05-21 22:10:27
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It wasn't a question,but a statement.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón