happiness

To quote Ayn Rand, the greatest philosopher who ever lived:

"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values."

I really don't feel like explaining. Go look it up in Peikoff's book or something. Yeah.

by A equals A April 11, 2005

1985

The year before 1986 and after 1984.

(the latter of which can also be used to refer to a horrid book by George Orwell)

by A equals A April 11, 2005

infinity

Something that really doesn't exist.

Well, yeah. It doesn't.

by A equals A April 11, 2005

algebra

A branch of mathematics with widespread applications in physics, chemistry, etc. Even more pervasive than calculus, and that's saying something.

You can't calculate t in v=v0+at unless you can solve a linear equation

by A equals A April 11, 2005

imaginary number

A number that can be written in the form a+bi, where a is zero and i is the square root of negative one

Examples: 3i, -2.8i, 5000i, etc.

by A equals A April 11, 2005

pride

To quote Ayn Rand:

"Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned."

Uh..example? What? Why must I provide an example?

by A equals A April 11, 2005

rhythm method

One of the most inefficient methods of contraception still used today. Involves having sex at the time of month at which the woman is least receptive (physically) to pregnancy.

Since he was too lazy to put on a condom, he decided to just use the rhythm method

by A equals A April 12, 2005