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Yakk · 04-14-2004, 01:27 PM

How is calculus used?

Economics without Calculus is playing with crayons. So, if you want to have any clue how the economy works (and, you know, be an educated voter, amoung other useful things), you'll want it. Crayon economics is common (oo, look, pretty graph! It MUST be true!)

Every technical field I know of uses calculus. I guess you could be a technician without knowing it.

Even basic theory of how music works needs forier analysis.

Physics worships calculus. And physics can make you a better pool player. =)

Computer graphics uses linear algebra and calculus up the wazoo.

You could probably make do without calculus in most of those fields. You don't need it to play pool, but it sure helps.

Then again, you could learn how to build a bridge without knowing how to read and write, but god damn would it be harder. =)

04-14-2004, 01:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	How is calculus used? Economics without Calculus is playing with crayons. So, if you want to have any clue how the economy works (and, you know, be an educated voter, amoung other useful things), you'll want it. Crayon economics is common (oo, look, pretty graph! It MUST be true!) Every technical field I know of uses calculus. I guess you could be a technician without knowing it. Even basic theory of how music works needs forier analysis. Physics worships calculus. And physics can make you a better pool player. =) Computer graphics uses linear algebra and calculus up the wazoo. You could probably make do without calculus in most of those fields. You don't need it to play pool, but it sure helps. Then again, you could learn how to build a bridge without knowing how to read and write, but god damn would it be harder. =) __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.