One of the really bad things our educational system does to writing is to inflate or pad it. "Write an essay on this subject in no less than six pages." I found my writing improved when I deliberately kept my essays to two pages. Cut cut cut.
Regarding math, not only do I use pencil and paper, I now do more mental math than ever. I use the machines to check the work.
Your article has ignited a contemplation of what lies ahead. It wasn't until later stages of my life that I recognized my learning challenges included ADHD and dyslexia. To cope, I adeptly utilized available technologies, diligently piecing together solutions in an effort to align with societal expectations. But as these conventional expectations begin to dissolve, I wonder: what inherent structures will arise? Which societal constructs will vie for dominance? Will there be a spiritual or secular lean? And in the quest for meaning, who will emerge to define the order of tomorrow?
One of the really bad things our educational system does to writing is to inflate or pad it. "Write an essay on this subject in no less than six pages." I found my writing improved when I deliberately kept my essays to two pages. Cut cut cut.
Regarding math, not only do I use pencil and paper, I now do more mental math than ever. I use the machines to check the work.
Your article has ignited a contemplation of what lies ahead. It wasn't until later stages of my life that I recognized my learning challenges included ADHD and dyslexia. To cope, I adeptly utilized available technologies, diligently piecing together solutions in an effort to align with societal expectations. But as these conventional expectations begin to dissolve, I wonder: what inherent structures will arise? Which societal constructs will vie for dominance? Will there be a spiritual or secular lean? And in the quest for meaning, who will emerge to define the order of tomorrow?