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134. Why Do We Still Teach People to Calculate?

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Open Source vs. Closed Source Languages and Changing Math Education

The chapter covers the differences between open source and closed source languages with a focus on Wolfram, emphasizing the efficiency and consistency of closed source languages for problem-solving. It explores the trend of using large language models and the simplicity of the Wolfram language for code writing. Additionally, it discusses motivations behind transforming math education and emphasizes the importance of broader representation in setting curricula.

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