The title says it all. I consider myself a new age polymath whose interests are constantly changing. I guess I identify with the likes of Thomas Young. Plus I believe I have an undiagnosed case of ADHD which can make for some mighty lazy attempts at completing a task. So if it appears that I am writing a great detail about a certain subject and then all of the sudden ....
Get the picture?
So, what's this blog going to be about? Well, since I am a Computer Scientist with a great deal of Math in my educational background, there will be some Math, Software, Math History, and some ramblings about science in general. No shockers there. Note well, I am not a speller and my grammar is right up there with my spelling, so please, no grammar/spelling nazis.
Math History: I just completed reading an autobiography about Thomas Young, interestingly enough. A guy who studied Math, Medicine, ... (read the wiki link above.) After reading a bit about Young it kind of strikes you that he possibly couldn't be a polymath today. It would be tremendously hard to conquer all the fields of study that he labored with in the 18th century, today. But, if he could stay away from Television, he might have a chance. Television tends to steal my productivity. It drains me of IQ points. I am sorry to admit that when a tv is on, and near me, I lose myself in a trance of some sorts. It sickens me. I wish I could get that monkey off of my back.
Anyway, I ramble. Read some of Young. If you have many interests, his journey will be enjoyable.
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