Comment Re:It's not really about the math. (Score 1) 687
I agree absolutely. I know I wanted to use a calculator 10 odd years ago when I was learning math, but I'm glad now that we were't allowed to.
Ditto for log tables vs scientific calculators in junior college later on.
We finally did get to use Scientific Calculators for everything in Engineering; and I believe *that* is the right time.
Reminds me of "A Feeling of Power" by Asimov
http://homepage.mac.com/jhjenkins/Asimov/Stories/S tory076.html
With the way things are going, a future like that is not hard to percieve anymore.
Ditto for log tables vs scientific calculators in junior college later on.
We finally did get to use Scientific Calculators for everything in Engineering; and I believe *that* is the right time.
Reminds me of "A Feeling of Power" by Asimov
http://homepage.mac.com/jhjenkins/Asimov/Stories/
With the way things are going, a future like that is not hard to percieve anymore.
