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unsignedqword | 9 years ago

I'm surprised people don't really think about this in the opposite direction - that programming can be used to help understand math better. How many people have gotten along better with linear algebra and calculus by virtue of messing around in a game engine? Having to actually apply math knowledge to solving problems - some applicable context - works wonders for cementing and fertilizing that knowledge.

Many a student thinks to themselves in a math class: "Man, I'll never use this." When you actually need the math, suddenly you have this "oh shit" moment and you step into gear.

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