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Oct. 17th, 2003
Mathematics and real life
Oct. 17th, 2003 09:22 amI've always been interested in mathematics, particularly as it relates to things in the real world.
Something that I've always wondered about is: Would it be possible to use maths to predict the actions of groups of people, or even individuals (in a general fashion).
Say for example, you knew that person X was of primary personality type R, you could predict within certain delimiters how they'd react in a given situation. The more personality variables that were known, the more accurate a prediction could be.
And of course, it would be helped by working closely with psychologists, particularly to establish personality variables and ranges of action.
Oh well, I'll add that to the list of possible research topics if I ever become wealthy enough to be able to fund it.
Something that I've always wondered about is: Would it be possible to use maths to predict the actions of groups of people, or even individuals (in a general fashion).
Say for example, you knew that person X was of primary personality type R, you could predict within certain delimiters how they'd react in a given situation. The more personality variables that were known, the more accurate a prediction could be.
And of course, it would be helped by working closely with psychologists, particularly to establish personality variables and ranges of action.
Oh well, I'll add that to the list of possible research topics if I ever become wealthy enough to be able to fund it.
Just over 24 hours to go...
Oct. 17th, 2003 10:49 amTill I head to Derby.
This is going to be the best weekend I've had in a long time.
I'm actually so excited, I had to blow half a day of holiday on getting this afternoon off, as I'm in no mood to work...
I. Want. To. Pah-TAY!
If I can keep this mood going (which seems likely),
This is going to be the best weekend I've had in a long time.
I'm actually so excited, I had to blow half a day of holiday on getting this afternoon off, as I'm in no mood to work...
I. Want. To. Pah-TAY!
If I can keep this mood going (which seems likely),
