As one who understood linear operators (as mathematics) for years without having a clue what they might have to do with atoms and quarks (and never seeing this spelled out in writing anywhere), I can relate to Eliezer’s sentiments.
Out of curiosity, Eliezer, what should the calculus textbooks have said?
As one who understood linear operators (as mathematics) for years without having a clue what they might have to do with atoms and quarks (and never seeing this spelled out in writing anywhere), I can relate to Eliezer’s sentiments.
Out of curiosity, Eliezer, what should the calculus textbooks have said?