education
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How a Kid Makes a Rubik’s Cube From Scratch
A Supervisor’s Perspective It started with a bet. Zimo had been watching too many YouTube videos. I was trying to teach him a lesson: “It’s easy when you just watch, totally different when you actually do it.” So I made a 1:100 bet with him. If he could make a Rubik’s cube (because he had Continue reading
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Teach AI to Think in Math
In our previous discussion on Why LLMs Aren’t Good at Math, we explored some limitations of large language models (LLMs) in mathematical reasoning. But what exactly makes math different from natural language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking? One insight is that “the essence of math is about symmetry.” Here, symmetry goes beyond just Continue reading
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Teaching Math as a Second Language
Math is a language. It allows us to express ideas precisely and concisely, solve problems, or simply enjoy the fun of playing with patterns. Yet, traditional education often teaches math as a rigid set of rules, overwhelming students with exercises before they can connect with it meaningfully. What if we taught math as a second Continue reading
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Continental vs. Analytic Philosophy, Education, and the Brain
As someone new to philosophy, I was struck by the dichotomy within modern philosophy: continental and analytic. This divide felt analogous to another familiar division: that between humanities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. As the parent of a school-age kid, this resemblance intrigued me, leading me to ponder whether it was coincidental Continue reading
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