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The post argues that today's tech elite lack a cohesive moral vision and political strategy, hindering their potential to lead effectively in a complex society.
The blog post discusses an interview between Patrick O’Shaughnessy and Joe Liemandt, the chief funder of Alpha School, focusing on the innovative educational model and technology behind the school. Liemandt emphasizes the need for...
The author shares their experience completing the Linear Algebra course at Math Academy, reflecting on their progress and challenges. They averaged 38 XP per day over 33 days, noting their previous knowledge from a related course....
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Frank Hecker's career as a sales engineer spans multiple companies, focusing on security and open-source software, earning him recognition in the tech community.
In an interview with Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Joe Liemandt discusses Alpha School, emphasizing its innovative approach to education using AI technology. He argues that traditional educational methods are outdated and advocates for a...
The author reflects on completing Calculus II in Math Academy, discussing challenges with reviews and future learning goals in mathematics.
The author reflects on a year of learning at Math Academy, detailing course completions, personal goals, and the platform's development.
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The author shares an update on their experience with Math Academy after completing Calculus I, reflecting on their progress and challenges. They discuss their efforts to solidify their understanding of hyperbolic functions and the...
A sales engineer shares his blogging interests and professional background, highlighting his engagement with local topics and various online platforms.
The author shares his experience with Math Academy, completing Mathematical Foundations III and starting the Linear Algebra course. He discusses the milestones worth celebrating, participation in the league, and the importance of ...
The author shares their final thoughts on Math Academy, discussing their progress, the value of the service, the speed of learning, the emphasis on understanding, and the potential market for Math Academy. They also reflect on the...
The author shares their experience as a student in a Math Academy course, discussing the initial course selection, diagnostic exam, lessons and questions, reviews, quizzes, leagues and leaderboards, measuring course progress, and ...
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The text is a follow-up to part 7 of the Math Academy series, addressing frequently asked questions and notes for future additions. It discusses the structure of Math Academy courses, the importance of problem solving, and the app...
The text discusses the technical underpinning of the Math Academy system, focusing on the custom spaced repetition algorithm employed, the diagnostic exams, and learning efficiency. It explains how the system reduces the overall n...
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The text discusses the objections raised against the Math Academy philosophy, pedagogy, and system. It addresses neuromyths, individual differences, effective practice, and mathematical acceleration.
The text is a summary of the book 'The Math Academy Way' by Justin Skycak, which aims to answer questions about maximizing student learning and talent development in the context of math. It discusses the techniques used by Math Ac...
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The author reflects on the past year and discusses various changes and developments in his personal and professional life, including moving his website to Hugo, coping with the end of Cohost, and writing for Okazu. He also hints a...