All the best for your new book and thank you for sharing your wisdom. I consider this more authentic than many other creators’ videos. Well done and many thanks.
Actually he is ahead of his time. As a thrift store shopper, I can tell you that my local Kiwanis told me ~10-15 years ago that they couldn't keep good, non-electric typewriters in stock. One reason given was the number of international travelers in my college hometown. Apparently people don't want to worry about having reliable electricity where they are going. It was still hard for me to imagine how many people are going that far into rural/jungle areas and what the heck are they writing about? As a teacher, for me, my typewriter would be my pens. I am very picky about my pens and using what I think are the best (Uni-balls 1.0 size, about $3.00). I know that it's not just me because of how my pens KEEP DISAPPEARING! It's annoying and stressful, but I can't use anything else and so chalk it up to the cost of doing business.
Now this is oldschool. I myself much prefer pen/paper to anything digital. For some reason, all my deepest and best thinking happens when writing things out; typing - more specifically utilizing things like TeX - just doesn't allow for the same rigorous engagement that's required for a lot of my work. The downside of this is when you need to keep track of long calculations/derivations. Folders and neat handwriting become your best friend quite quickly.
Yes, I certainly have had a similar experience. Also, studies show that writing helps retain information as well. As for TeX, no thanks! I know how to use it, but it is very tedious compared to writing things out! I keep a file folder for specific calculations or proofs, before passing them off on a neat copy and ready to present.
No worries at all! I thank you for your comment. I grew up with certain values and attitudes that shaped who I am today. That is why I have found that being mostly "off grid" has been a tremendous help for me and source of joy. Always feel free to express yourself freely here!
Hilarious! Absolutely hilarious! Most fun talk from a math teacher. Regarding your old school tech- do you use a slide rule? I always wanted to learn how to use one- so I bought one myself- a classic Keuffel & Esser- not made in China.
Thank you for subscribing! I am very interested in running Linux if that is possible! I am, unfortunately, very ignorant about the possibilities when it comes to tech, but I'd be very receptive if someone wanted to go over things with me! What kind of computer do you use to run DOS? I prefer Word Perfect instead of MS Word.
All the best for your new book and thank you for sharing your wisdom. I consider this more authentic than many other creators’ videos. Well done and many thanks.
Thank you! As Kierkegaard once said: "The most common form of despair is not being who you are." Authenticity, that is, honesty, is the best policy.
Actually he is ahead of his time. As a thrift store shopper, I can tell you that my local Kiwanis told me ~10-15 years ago that they couldn't keep good, non-electric typewriters in stock. One reason given was the number of international travelers in my college hometown. Apparently people don't want to worry about having reliable electricity where they are going. It was still hard for me to imagine how many people are going that far into rural/jungle areas and what the heck are they writing about?
As a teacher, for me, my typewriter would be my pens. I am very picky about my pens and using what I think are the best (Uni-balls 1.0 size, about $3.00). I know that it's not just me because of how my pens KEEP DISAPPEARING! It's annoying and stressful, but I can't use anything else and so chalk it up to the cost of doing business.
All the best sir 👍
Now this is oldschool. I myself much prefer pen/paper to anything digital. For some reason, all my deepest and best thinking happens when writing things out; typing - more specifically utilizing things like TeX - just doesn't allow for the same rigorous engagement that's required for a lot of my work. The downside of this is when you need to keep track of long calculations/derivations. Folders and neat handwriting become your best friend quite quickly.
Yes, I certainly have had a similar experience. Also, studies show that writing helps retain information as well. As for TeX, no thanks! I know how to use it, but it is very tedious compared to writing things out! I keep a file folder for specific calculations or proofs, before passing them off on a neat copy and ready to present.
This is the most old-school teacher I ever seen. Not trying to disrespect but you are quite unique like you are in the 1920s which intrigued me.
No worries at all! I thank you for your comment. I grew up with certain values and attitudes that shaped who I am today. That is why I have found that being mostly "off grid" has been a tremendous help for me and source of joy. Always feel free to express yourself freely here!
Hilarious! Absolutely hilarious! Most fun talk from a math teacher.
Regarding your old school tech- do you use a slide rule? I always wanted to learn how to use one- so I bought one myself- a classic Keuffel & Esser- not made in China.
I have a slide rule, yes! Very nice option you've got there! The one I have was made by Precision, Made in USA.
I am a subscriber. I think you would like running Linux on some older hardware. I actually run DOS using Word Perfect and Lotus 1-2-3.
Thank you for subscribing! I am very interested in running Linux if that is possible! I am, unfortunately, very ignorant about the possibilities when it comes to tech, but I'd be very receptive if someone wanted to go over things with me! What kind of computer do you use to run DOS? I prefer Word Perfect instead of MS Word.
@@citytutoring I replied to you by e-mail. A bit long.