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True vs Valid

Another very nuanced, but majorly important blog topic that will take a series to properly outline is the difference between True & Valid (or Facts). I've had some eye-opening realizations watching human behavior as a result of operating social media accounts with sizable followings. Seeing in real-time somebody incorrectly conclude something, and then utilize that faulty conclusion as the foundation for a series of responses.  In mathematics, while outlining valid manipulations to equations to take steps towards potential solutions, entry-level algebra will teach you that you can divide a value to one entire side of an equation so long as you repeat that exact process to the other side. So, for example, if you are attempting to solve 2x = 4x you might decide to divide both sides by 'x' and resulting in something that doesn't make any sense 2=4 or a false statement. Your parameters you were given were valid, as were apparently your steps. Up until this moment this p...

Look at What You Draw

Really resisting the urge to chime in on the mudslinging happening on social media regarding the fallout since the Antarctica Flat Earth situation but I can't resist pointing this out-  All of you pro-globe people drawing triangles to prove your point... A triangle is flat on all three sides.  Take as much time as you need with that one. When you're ready to try to prove the globe, you might wanna start using S=r*theta. -Codd