Lets go back to school: What The Professor Really Means WHAT THE PROFESSOR REALLY MEANS WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN ALGEBRA After applying some simple algebra to some trite phrases and cliches a
new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and success. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of
wisdom, we get: Now, do a few simple substitutions: Put M in for T into equation (4), which yields: Now we've got something. Expanding back into English, we get: What this MEANS is that: Solving for Money, we get: From equation (6) we see that Money approaches infinity as Knowledge
approaches 0, regardless of the Work done. What THIS MEANS is: Solving for Work, we get From equation (7) we see that Work approaches 0 as Knowledge approaches
0. What THIS MEANS is: Working out the socioeconomic implications of this breakthrough is left
as an exercise for the reader.
Why You Should Learn Algebra
You'll be using one of the leading
textbooks in the field
I used it as a grad student
If you follow these few simple rules,
you'll do fine on the course
If you don't need any sleep you'll do
fine in the course
The gist of what the author is saying is
what's most important.
I don't understand the details either.
Various authorities agree that...
My hunch is that...
The answer to your question is beyond the
scope of this class.
I don't know.
You'll have to see me during my office
hours for a thorough answer to your question.
I don't know.
In answer to your question, you must
recognize that there are several disparate points of view.
I really don't know.
Today we are going to discuss a most
important topic.
Today we are going to discuss my
dissertation.
Unfortunately, we haven't the time to
consider all of the people who made contributions to this field
I disagree with what roughly half of the
people in this class have said.
We can continue this discussion outside
of class.
I'm tired of this - let's quit
You're winning the argument - let's quit.
Today we'll let a member of the class
lead the discussion. It will be good educational experience.
I stayed out to late last night didn't
have time to prepare a lecture.
Any questions ?
I'm ready to let you go.
The test will be 50-questions multiple
choice.
The test will be 60-questions mustiple
guess, plus three short-answer questions (1000 words or more) and no one
will score above 55%
The test scores were generally good.
Some of you managed C+.
The test scores were a little below my
expectations.
Where was the party last night ?
Some of you could have done better.
Everyone flunked.
Before we begin the lecture for today,
are there any questions about previous material ?
Has anyone opened the book yet ?
According to my sources...
According to the guy who taught this
class last year...
It's been very rewarding to teach this
class.
I hope they find someone else to teach it
next year.
Here it goes. Knowledge is Power
Time is Money and as every engineer knows,
Power is Work over Time.
K = P (1)
T = M (2)
P = W/T (3)
Put W/T in for P in equation (1), which yields:
K = W/T (4)
K = W/M (5).
Knowledge equals Work over Money.
1. The More You Know, the More Work You Do, and
2. The More You Know, the Less Money You Make.
M = W/K (6)
Money equals Work Over Knowledge.
The More you Make, the Less you Know.
W = M K (7)
Work equals Money times Knowledge
The stupid rich do little or no work.
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