Four elements, four humors

Before the revolution

We conclude that it can be useful to teach something that is actually wrong.

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Degrees of difficulty

Impossible, inevitable and in between

Some actions in science fiction are much more difficult than others.

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An audio culture

The book, the movie and the radio play

We ponder how the medium affects the story.

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A video culture?

The way we communicate

Is the written word no longer important?

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Upgrading

Out with the old

We make a suggestion that’s out of step with the times.

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A small change

Making it harder

We ponder the question of just what makes a math problem difficult.

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Starting from here

Using a simplistic idea

We consider a way to use something so simplified that it’s wrong.

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Multiple-choice History

Making it simple

Our tutor ponders the trade-off between accuracy and simplicity in teaching.

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Windowsill Tai Chi

Another way of looking

Our photographer explores one of the changes brought about by the virus.

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Back to sea

A different world

Our navigator points out how the world of the sailor has become entirely disconnected from that of the rest of us.

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