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		dpc59 on Nov 19, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Don't Computer Scientists Learn Math? The notation is the way you write the name of mathematical concepts.

j2kun on Nov 19, 2016 [–]

You mean, with English words? You know, English was also optimized for being written on paper... Doesn't mean it's broken.

Mithaldu on Nov 19, 2016 | [–]

> Doesn't mean it's broken.

That is your opinion. I know quite a few people, both natives and otherwise, who'd heartily disagree with it. :)

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