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From my limited knowledge of general math, I know that math is finite. One can not debate whether 2+2=4. One can only question whether the formula used derive the conclusion is correct, and that the calculations were performed accurately. Although I am amazed with math, I really prefer less finite subjects. So, why do the math?
I've been a paid investigator for 87% of my adult life (check the math). And I am a skeptic. Now, I've learned that some things people testify to are fact, other things are lies, and some (most) are a perception (Point of View).
Most of the time, I never saw the incident occur. And, even if I did, I know what I saw could still be my perception. So, in an effort to determine what really happened, I had to do the math to determine the weight and credibility of the witnesses account. Then I would compare the accounts to one another and consider the evidence before making my conclusion. And then, a jury would do their math by studying my methods to come to their conclusion.
A seemingly credible witnesses statement that he/she looked through a window to see the act occur could be proved a fact, perception, or even a lie by doing the math. You assess the validity by asking the time of day, lighting conditions, whether he wore glasses, and visiting the area to determine whether the window offered an unobstructed view of the incident.
So you ask, "What is your point with this?"
I am the author of this blog, and I love to promote debate. I write only what I believe to be fact, but admit some of what I write could be perception. I have never written anything that I know to be a lie. My writings are designed to make you think, and to create dialogue.
As an example, if I describe an incident that occurred 53 years ago, and you are but 50 years old, then it should be obvious why you can't remember things the way I do. But you can still form a conclusion by doing the math. If you were there, ask yourself how could it be that our perspectives differ. Consider the evidence, my credibility, and anyone else's perspective. If you were not there, ask others who were. Consider any evidence present, and then come to your conclusion.
Discussions are healthy. Bring your conclusions to the Dock for discussion, but please do your math first. This Dock is for more than just fishing.
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You are so funny...You talk about fresh pancakes with blueberries and I got nothing but crap from you because I put blueberries in. You were a butt all day....And about how happy you are about coming home from work, you don't work, the animals, kids all happy...the dinner cooking and getting ready to sit down to have dinner...Do WE live in the SAME house??? And the picture and letters about how they would like you to quit smoking. You bitched about that for the longest time. But you have quit and I love you for that....You smell better and it's great to kiss you. So no matter what, your blog is entertaining, but there at times I am not sure we live in the same household. Because it is NOT all sunshine and flowers here..Just some of the time....I love youxoxoxoxoThe Wife.
ReplyDeleteWell now, here's an interesting article regarding memory and math! I believe it may lend you some clarity to your issues.
ReplyDeleteWhen 2 + 2 = Major Anxiety: Math Performance In Stressful Situations http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081209125840.htm
Perhaps you need to spend more time at The Dock and de-stress.
I recently watched an episode of Life which is one of my favorite shows ever. Throughout the character was listening to a tape on some zen thing that repeated, "One and one is... one." I still don't get it, but I liked the story.
ReplyDeleteAnd Chris came home to ask how many times you could divide 267 by 0. Instantly I said 0 but she said her math teacher said the possibilities were infinite. And the more I thought about I think I came to agree. I think.
I Googled it of course and found out that such things are in fact illegal. Some even call it meaningless. But I have to say that I spent some time pondering its real value.