I Realize it has Been Quiet Lately…
Alas, but from time to time, life intrudes on writing. I hope to find the time to write some new and interesting things within the next week. In the meantime, think about the coming holiday– giving thanks is one of the best reasons possible for a holiday (celebrate the meaning, if not the history)– and take a look at this piece on Slate. It’s a part of their “College Week” series, and I link to it because I strongly agree with the author. This is a rare occurrence, as I usually find the arguments on Slate to be pointlessly contrarian. Regarding this particular piece, I mentioned in passing the need for a widespread understanding of statistics in a previous post titled “Hard Problems“, and I do believe that it is an entirely sensible requirement for undergraduates, painful as it may be.