Purity of Mathematics
My friend, Abhishek has put up a series of posts which describes various branches of Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics). Some of you may not be able to read them as they are in hindi.
Reading these I remembered a similar post on xkcd comparing purity of various field (branches)
I’ll agree with it but comic misses the Applied Mathematics, which i think will have application in the whole spectrum of various branches mentioned by comics. On the other side Pure mathematics is purely based on reason, ignoring its usability.
Mathematicians have always had differing opinions regarding the distinction between pure and applied mathematics. One of the most famous (but perhaps misunderstood) modern examples of this debate can be found in G.H. Hardy’s A Mathematician’s Apology.
Applied mathematics sought to express physical truth in a mathematical framework, whereas pure mathematics expressed truths that were independent of the physical world.
Orio’s riddle: completed :)
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Once again ..Happy Holi to all !! Enjoy !!
Happy Valentine’s Day
I found this on xkcd.com
Mathematical operators for Love . useless..
Valentine – Karnaugh a Karnaugh map for love 
Valentine Heart
The Dilbert Principle
Did you know about Dilbert Principle..
The Dilbert Principle refers to a 1990s satirical observation stating that companies tend to systematically promote their least-competent employees to management, in order to limit the amount of damage that they’re capable of doing.
Now i understand it all ..
The Dilbert Principle is a takeoff on the Peter Principle. The Peter Principle addresses the practice of hierarchical organizations (such as corporations and government agencies) to use promotions as a way to reward employees who demonstrate competence in their current position.
what do you think ??
Related links :
Dilbert, IITs & Linux
9 Things The Non-Tech Savvy Do That Annoy Geeks
Earlier also i made a similar post :I’m A Programmer, Not A Computer Guy, Now its the time again
When you ’re a tech nerd working or living with the not so tech savvy, there are a few things they tend to do that make you bite your tongue, and resist the urge to take over what they’re doing and get it done yourself. They may be trivial, but they are all oh so wrong.
Some of them are so true.
NO, I DON’T want to fix your cousin’s brother’s uncle’s 10 year old computer.
If you’re a tech-savvy person, especially if it’s what you do as a job, people seem to think that you enjoy, and are happy to fix their computer.
Some more on list :
- Everything Must Be Double Clicked.
- Microsoft Word is the application for everything.
Read more on digg for interseting comments
Original URL : http://www.spiraloz.com/?p=143 but i think sit is down for time being..(digg effect !!)
Related Post: I’m A Programmer, Not A Computer Guy
A thousand on del.icio.us & Stumble
Today i crossed 1000 bookmarsk on del.icio.us and stumble
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Microsoft Clippy, RIP: 1997 – 2007
Microsoft finally axed the most annoying aspect of Office has decided to leave “Clippy” behind in Office 2007.
One of comments from Digg:
“Clippy, it looks like you’re going to your grave. Do you need help with this?”
He is dead !! Rest in peace clippy
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