He who can move the goal posts need never fear losing an argument. keywords: [disputation] [dispute] [argumentation] [logic] [debate] [lack of moderation]
Day: August 5, 2020
the family members, relatives, and pets of a positive integer
(suggested new terminology) Definition 1. The family members of a positive integer n are the divisors of n. Definition 2. The relatives of a positive integer n are the positive integers not exceeding n that are not relatively prime to n. Definition 3. The pets of a positive integer n are the positive integers not … Continue reading the family members, relatives, and pets of a positive integer
the furlong
(suggested new terminology) - an 8-month interval of time (this apparently being the minimum psychological ‘turn over’ time) keywords: [chronology] [measurement] [calendar]
block-and-tackle technology
(suggested new terminology) There are two types of technology: block-and-tackle technology and nano-technology. keywords: [progress] [advancement] [sophistication]