whether this was actually true, i can see how it works. lately when i do mathematics, i feel like i do problem solving by trying to "think my way out" of a problem. it's easier to make progress when i've been thinking in that area for a longer period of time ..
.. but after four hours, if you can't "think your way out," then .. well, you're "trapped." maybe it's better to leave it alone, let it lie, and do something else for a while.
who knows? maybe it's best for the unconscious mind to process the situation, without the interruption of conscious, demanding thoughts.
as for what to do when you're not doing math, xkcd comics are perfect for the techie. today's was particularly soothing, for the mathematician:
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Having recently graded the final exam, I would rather not boast of my ability to impart perfect universal truths to my students. :-/
well, it depends: are you teaching calculus, or teaching mathematics? q:
BTW, a math dept of a mid-tier university can have about half of its teaching load in classes below Calc 1. You may find teaching calculus to be a privilege rather that a chore.
Yes, Uncle Leo is correct. Look at our course offerings. It's always a struggle to snag a teaching load in your area that involves "mathematics" or even Calc 3. Of course, one learns that the obvious choices may not really involve "mathematics" or calculus. But then again, do we count as mid-tier?
interesting points. i forgot about pre-calc, being the spoiled math-grad brat that i am .. \:
There is also pre-pre-calc and pre-pre-pre-calc. :)
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