German math textbooks that were used during the reign of Adolf Hitler in the Second World War, whose word problems often mockingly or sickeningly demonize the “undesirables.”
One 1941 Nazi math question is: “Every day, the state spends RM 6 on one cripple; RM 4 1/2on one mentally ill person; RM 5 1/2 on one deaf and dumb person; RM 5 3/5 on one feeble-minded person; RM 3 on one alcoholic; RM 4 4/5 on one pupil in care; RM 2 1/10 on one pupil at a special school; and RM 9/20 for one pupil at a normal school. Calculate the expenditure of the state for one pupil in a special school and one pupil in an ordinary school over eight years and state the amount of higher cost engendered by the special school pupil.”
by MathPlus December 30, 2020
When there have never been so many public queries worldwide on the coronavirus to the authorities, as millions of infected people seek direction and admission into hospitals, and millions of others dialed to inquire about unemployment benefits and corona assistance for folded-up businesses.
Guesstimate how many Covid-📱calls were made globally during the lockdowns, as the number of infections and deaths show no signs of abating.
by MathPlus November 29, 2020
Who was Pi with? Mostly with e, and sometimes with i.
What did Pi do? Make other constants envious of her.
When did Pi do it? Around a quarter past three.
Where did Pi do it? In the least unexpected places.
Why did Pi do it? To prove why she is so popular.
How did Pi do it? By moving around in circles (and sometimes with needles).
What did Pi do? Make other constants envious of her.
When did Pi do it? Around a quarter past three.
Where did Pi do it? In the least unexpected places.
Why did Pi do it? To prove why she is so popular.
How did Pi do it? By moving around in circles (and sometimes with needles).
On Pi Day, Mr. Pier, a high-school math teacher, was called up to the principal’s office to explain “The 5 Ws (and an H) of Pi” he SMSed to his fellow colleagues and students—the boss wanted to make sure that the math joke doesn’t carry any double meaning.
by MathPlus June 08, 2021
A commandment with regard to our relationship to God, compared to our relationship to people, where it is better to give than to receive—when Jesus, the "bread of life" and the “living water,” wants us to partake of Him and receive from Him all that we lack in this world.
Jesus told his disciples that it is more blessed to give than to receive in relating to others, and when it comes to meeting their physical and spiritual needs, He wants them to know that as their Provider, Deliverer, and Healer, it is better to receive than to give.
by MathPlus April 01, 2021
The use of big data to discriminate against those who don’t have a “good credit score” in public—for example, an insurance company might charge someone a higher premium because they live in a crime-infested area, or in a region with a high percentage of loan defaulters or smokers.
Big data and social media companies, which collect data on people’s profiles and purchasing behaviors and credit-worthiness, are unethically selling these sensitive information to banks and insurance companies, which in turn apply data discrimination against potential clients.
by MathPlus September 05, 2018
Short for “origami mask.” The art of making a face mask using origami paper (and string or rubber band if you don’t mind wearing it to make some kind of political, religious, or social statement to attract attention).
by MathPlus December 06, 2020
An unproved political theory that the "People Action Party" (PAP)—the only political party that has ruled Singapore since independence—uses lawsuits to silence critics, and favors detention without trial for those who promote racial or religious hatred.
Ex-PAP member and former presidential candidate, Dr. Tan, is appealing Singapore's High Court's dismissal of his legal challenge that the upcoming Presidential Election should be an affirmative election—however, his fears of being a victim of PAPism for "rejecting multiracism" are not unfounded.
by MathPlus July 12, 2017