We build our own cages of ‘self’.
I recently watched the documentary “Knock Down the House” about the beginnings of @AOC. It was fascinating to watch her evolve, and if you’re wondering if you could become someone new, this new book says yes.
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Keep in mind, you have competing goals with math homework; ie getting it done vs getting it right.
Unpopular opinion: neither is particularly useful if the overall goal is a deep understanding and appreciation of math.
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Beyond privacy, access to the buildings was improperly revoked, disadvantaging those students to the benefit of other students, aka cheating. Staff responsible should be held to the Academic Policy that governs cheating.
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These days, I leverage my knowledge of tools I’ve used in the past and ask around in my trusted network for recommendations. OSS has a bigger role these days; it side steps the sales cycle, but comes with other costs.
Back in my PayPal days, we had someone that would coordinate calls with vendors, ensured they skipped the 10 minute intro/origin story/market blurb, and stuck to a tight agenda focused on our needs. I didn’t know how good we had it.
It’s like asking what would make buying a new car from a dealership better. The whole process is geared for sales, regardless if the product is a good fit.