A book written in 1910 could teach you calculus better than books of today (opens in new tab)

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7 pointsKasmilus3y ago3 comments

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I find it useful, when I learn about something , to go to the origin of the thing I'm learning. For example, I want to learn about x86 assembly language and processor. Then I read first ever manual on x86. and manuals from processors that preceded it.

rboes3y ago

This is true of a lot of subjects. The old books and videos are better.

paulpauper3y ago

yeah except now try change of variables. that's where ppl get in trouble

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_int3_3y ago

rboes3y ago

This is true of a lot of subjects. The old books and videos are better.

paulpauper3y ago

yeah except now try change of variables. that's where ppl get in trouble

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