Hello World,
Haven't you found it surprising how if, you get an A+, your grade goes up only by 1.5%, but if you for some mystic reason you end up with an F, your grade drops to a 36% F?
Well I have, and I developed a proof that states such a case isn't possible.
Assume that the least number of grade items is two, since any more will simply make you divide by a greater number and provide for a less realistic range to ponder on.
Eq 1: (A+#)/2=#+1.5, A >= 90, # = number of first grade item
Eq 2: (F+#)/2=F', F & F' < 60
Eq 1': (90+#)/2=#+1.5
90+#=2#+3
87=#
Eq 2: (60+#)/2<60
60+#<120
#<60
From these two equations you can see # has to be a number equal to 87 but also less than 60. Since such a number does not exist, I would be very surprise to be in a situation where an A bumps me up 1.5% but a F brings me down to a 36% or event a 59.99% F.Therefore, my point is this. Should your story by of a person in a dilemma with the above scenario coming into question, don't worry. Continue to slack off because there's no way you can possible get an F in that class.
Best wishes,
-JBF
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
With No Handle Bars
When I was a high school senior, sitting in my chair and not paying much attention to the fat man speaking in front of the class, a particular set of lyrics were on repeat inside my head. Believe it or not, these words were a major theme in me deciding to become an engineering undergrad. It was motivation that was given to me. In this case, it came in the form of a particular phrase, from a particular song, said in a particular way.
I still remember going up to Winter during lunch period and stating the words, "I don’t fear the math anymore." Thank you Flobots.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
It's free form. Definitely freeform..
You were all,
we were all,
we never existed,
A familiar far-flunged fascination..
A fading memory,
a vague experience,
a stone dropped on water with an impact yet,
the winkles slowly disappear.
Now, the most ideal state for you, me, us,
now a moment of tasteful pleasantries,
now an ideal ingenious idiocracy you've created!
Now,
despair.
You disappeared into a game I chose not to play,
I kid not.
"I wrote this during the winter of 2009. I've found myself in similar scenarios since. Harmonic disappointment.."
-JBF
we were all,
we never existed,
A familiar far-flunged fascination..
A fading memory,
a vague experience,
a stone dropped on water with an impact yet,
the winkles slowly disappear.
Now, the most ideal state for you, me, us,
now a moment of tasteful pleasantries,
now an ideal ingenious idiocracy you've created!
Now,
despair.
You disappeared into a game I chose not to play,
I kid not.
"I wrote this during the winter of 2009. I've found myself in similar scenarios since. Harmonic disappointment.."
-JBF
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