I have doing some soul-searching and came to the conclusion that 2+2=5. It just feels right, I mean, what sense does it make that when adding two even numbers together, an even number would be the result? I was taught at an early-age that when two even numbers are added together, they always make an odd number. I know some will not understand this, but if this wasn't the case, then we could never have odd numbers, because when two odd numbers are added, they always make even numbers. Now I'm not saying that my claim is based "mathematics", it is of course spiritual and outside of the realm of objective reasoning -- when something feels right it just does, I believe I should have the freedom to view math however I want. I also feel that everyone should have this freedom, and this is why the math taught in our schools is doing a disservice to our students. I have no problem with the current way arithmetic is taught, however I feel that alternative methods need to be shown to the students as well.
What we are talking about here is the child's first look at math, the basic methods used here will drastically alter what answers they get, especially when learning even more complicated applications of mathematics, and applying them down-the-road. Now I'm not claiming to be an "expert" at math or anything, but this is a democracy. Not all people believe that 2+2=4, and those people deserve to have their voices represented and respected in the math class (what about poor Billy-Bob?). If these elite-mathematicians are so certain that 2+2=4, then what are they so worried about? I say, let the children decide for themselves. This isn't Nazi-Russia, but with the current way math is taught in our schools, one would think it was. Of course some math teachers, with their close-mindedness, will claim that doing this will only be a waste of time, however these alternative methods will only add to the discussion, and will allow children to choose what type of method they wish to follow.
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Despite the fact that his claim has no base in reality, I understand his perspective. He is experiencing an outside influence of some unknown force, likely in of a radical mentality, compelling him to discount the logic and reasoning behind the commonly accepted theory, "2+2=4". With no persuasive air, he is not trying to sway someone else to believe his theory; he aims only to explain his viewpoint and its origins. While his theory would prevalently be considered wrong by those who hold firm to the teachings of basic arithmetic, he believes that his "feeling", for lack of a better term, could represent a significant enough influence to the matter as to actually justify his answer, "2+2=5". His later arguments for his viewpoint, though, seem to become crude. To throw in a little more math, there is an inverse relationship of "length of argument" to "quality of argument".
That being said, I side with the commonly known sum, "2+2=4". It is what I have learned my entire life, and no overwhelming feeling has driven me to think otherwise.
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@Quizzles, I think that's exactly his point.
@AI... Lol
I find it funny you both missed "Nazi-Russia"
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At the end of the day it's the chair I trust
The cushion is comfy and the works don't rust
With a straight line of vision to my Elvis bust
Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust
If it's some trolling attempt, congratulations it's very annoying.
If it's some elaborate joke, EPIC FAIL - it's not obvious enough.
This. Though I am not sure I am interpreting this right.
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It's a good jab at teaching creationism in schools.
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Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust
On the assumption that you meant me instead of Animator, I only saw that after most of my writing, and added in the part about his persuasion becoming crude. For the most part, I suppose I did miss it.
This is from an atheist blog. He's basically saying that teaching kids god created man by magic and the world is 6,000 years old is just like teaching them that 2+2=5; to deny something for which there is loads of evidence because of beliefs you hold and refuse to give up, i.e. Christianity, is ridiculous, and that's what he's trying to say.
It's more of the teaching part and less of the belief part.
He is more attacking the concept that both sides of the story, even if one side is grossy unproven, have to be told.
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2 sensible replies and no spam. I can't believe it.
@Quizzles, I think that's exactly his point.
@Animator... Lol
I find it funny you both missed "Nazi-Russia"
...? Um, I didn't post in this thread until now. I'm worried for you and your mental health, CanadianOverlord.
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...you both missed "Nazi-Russia"
On the assumption that you meant me instead of Animator, I only saw that after most of my writing, and added in the part about his persuasion becoming crude. For the most part, I suppose I did miss it.
God damnit I was half asleep and got you too mixed up
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With a straight line of vision to my Elvis bust
Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust
I found this hilarious.
Discuss. (serious discussion please).
Link to blog. (Fairly old post though)
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That being said, I side with the commonly known sum, "2+2=4". It is what I have learned my entire life, and no overwhelming feeling has driven me to think otherwise.
@Quizzles, I think that's exactly his point.
@AI... Lol
I find it funny you both missed "Nazi-Russia"
The cushion is comfy and the works don't rust
With a straight line of vision to my Elvis bust
Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust
If it's some trolling attempt, congratulations it's very annoying.
If it's some elaborate joke, EPIC FAIL - it's not obvious enough.
This. Though I am not sure I am interpreting this right.
See
The cushion is comfy and the works don't rust
With a straight line of vision to my Elvis bust
Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust
Go read some creationist teaching arguments and then reread this.
Quality of output = Skill * Effort
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...? Um, I didn't post in this thread until now. I'm worried for you and your mental health, CanadianOverlord.
On the assumption that you meant me instead of Animator, I only saw that after most of my writing, and added in the part about his persuasion becoming crude. For the most part, I suppose I did miss it.
He is more attacking the concept that both sides of the story, even if one side is grossy unproven, have to be told.
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2+2 is..*scrambling noises* Ten!
Well, only to some computers. Because they round and it could be 2.4 instead of 2. Which adds up to 4.8, which rounds to 5.
Raise my dragons please!!
What the heck are you talking about? Computers never, ever round up. If they do any rounding, they truncate. 2.4 becomes 2. 4.8 becomes 4.
I also dislike the part about Adam and Lilith
As for the math equation, I think my head would blow up If I even tried
God damnit I was half asleep and got you too mixed up
Fixing now
The cushion is comfy and the works don't rust
With a straight line of vision to my Elvis bust
Watch the kingdom, eat the bread crust