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Old 12-15-2003 | 12:03 AM
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Default RE: Span vs area

I don't expect to convert anyone about their preferrences.
Math is anextremely helpful TOOL.
Now here comes the BUT.
Back in the 1960's a series of events, changed my outlook on jargon and formulas -for explaining technical information.
It started with a patent I was filing.
The Patent Attorney was really sharp.
He had a system for breaking down the required information into building blocks
I had to answer each block of information into clear and understandable english.
Then I had to show interrelationship and application of each block of information .
I asked , when we competed the patent information - If this approach worked with other types of patents.
The answer was -yes.
It wasn't long after that - I was asked to work as technical expert on some legal questions -involving accidents . I did this professionally for a number of years .
In these cases - I was requirred to make the most technical parts of the matter , understandable to any lay person.
It can be done.
This stuff may include rocket science - but you do not have to be a rocket scientist to understand the concepts.
So when I note that I think that the jargon and graphs are unnecessary--inTHIS forum -it is because I honestly think it can be presented in a more simple manner .
Some will never believe or agree to this approach - so be it .
As for enjoying working with math - nope not really - - I use it as needed -that's it .