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Shared: Philomath – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Philomath – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

A philomath (/ˈfɪlɵmæθ/; Greek: φίλος philos (“beloved,” “loving,” as in philosophy or philanthropy) + Greek μανθάνειν manthanein, math- (“to learn,” as in polymath)) is a lover of learning. Philomathy is similar to, but distinguished from, philosophy in that -soph, the latter suffix, specifies “wisdom” or “knowledge”, rather than the process of acquisition thereof. Philomath is not synonymous with polymath. A philomath is a seeker of knowledge and facts, while a polymath is a possessor of knowledge in multiple fields. The shift in meaning for mathema is likely a result of the rapid categorization during the time of Plato and Aristotle of their “mathemata” in terms of education: arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music (the Quadrivium), which the Greeks found to create a “natural grouping” of mathematical (in the modern usage; “doctrina mathematica” in the ancient usage) precepts.

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Shared: Heidi Grant Halvorson: Why No One Understands You and What To Do About It

Heidi Grant Halvorson: Why No One Understands You and What To Do About It by 99U:


On the release of her latest book, No One Understands You and What To Do About It, Halvorson uncovers the surprising truth of why collaboration can sometimes be so difficult. The crux: Our intentions aren’t always clear to other people, even if we think they are. Fortunately, there are three lenses of perception we can utilize to shape how others see us.

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Liked on YouTube: How memories form and how we lose them – Catharine Young

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Think back to a really vivid memory. Got it? Now try to remember what you had for lunch three weeks ago. That second memory probably isn’t as strong—but why not? Why do we remember some things, and not others? And why do memories eventually fade? Catharine Young gives the basics on memory and memory loss.

Lesson by Catharine Young, animation by Patrick Smith.

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Shared: Recipe of the Week: Grain Hoarder Porter

Recipe of the Week: Grain Hoarder Porter on Blogging with Briess:

Robust porter is a beautifully broad style, allowing numerous types of malt, yeast and hops. The interpretation below focuses on English varieties of hops and yeast, creating a wonderful traditional representation utilizing 5 pounds of 5 varieties of malt, hence the name. Type: Ale Style: Porter Batch Size: 5 gallons Recipe Type: Extract with grain […]