[FRIAM] guidance requested

Frank Wimberly wimberly3 at gmail.com
Mon Aug 17 23:35:57 EDT 2020


I'd like to help you, Dave, but this reminds me of why I returned to math
after getting a master's in psychology.  All mathematicians agree that the
Pythagorean Theorem is true in the Euclidean plane.  I'm not sure all
psychologists agree about anything.

I realize this is more provocative than illuminating.

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On Mon, Aug 17, 2020, 8:42 PM Prof David West <profwest at fastmail.fm> wrote:

> The following is a simplistic article about how mathematicians think.
>
>
> https://medium.com/cantors-paradise/the-psychology-behind-mathematical-thinking-4fdc3ab32bfe
>
> I find the idea behind the article interesting and, when I have time, will
> follow up trying to find 'real' stuff to read. But, if any of you are
> feeling generous and would supply me with some pointers or directions; I
> will really appreciate it.
>
> davew
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