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George Polya (1887-1985) was a Hungarian mathematician and educator who revolutionized our understanding of problem-solving and teaching. While he made significant contributions to mathematics, his most enduring legacy is his insights into how people learn and solve problems. His 1945 book "How to Solve It" has influenced educators across numerous fields, extending far beyond mathematics.
Polya's approach centered on three key principles. First, he championed active learning, believing students learn best by discovering solutions themselves rather than being told answers. Second, he emphasized heuristic thinking - the art of guided discovery and learning from experience, viewing problem-solving as a skill that can be developed through practice. Third, he developed sophisticated questionin
Date: November 20, 2024
Author: Jeremy Howard
Categories: AI Education, fast.ai, Answer.AI
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the need for accessible, practical education has never been more crucial. Today, I am excited to announce that fast.ai is joining forces with Answer.AI to bring you a new era of AI education. This partnership is not just about combining resources; it's about creating a new kind of learning experience that leverages the power of AI to solve real-world problems.
What is pathos, and what's it got to do with Virgil or Homer? Explain for a 12 y.o.
Pathos is a way of making people feel emotions when they read or hear something. It's like when a story makes you feel sad, happy, or excited.
Virgil and Homer were famous ancient Greek and Roman poets who wrote epic stories. They used pathos a lot in their writing to make readers really care about what was happening.
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| id | name | species | home_planet | department | position | midi_chlorian_count | force_sensitive | blaster_accuracy | date_recruited | salary_credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darth Vader | Human | Tatooine | Command | Supreme Commander | 27700 | True | 95.5 | 19BBY | 1000000 | |
| 2 | Grand Moff Tarkin | Human | Eriadu | Administration | Grand Moff | 0 | False | 88.2 | 22BBY | 500000 | |
| 3 | TK-421 | Human | Coruscant | Security | Stormtrooper | 120 | False | 62.7 | 10BBY | 50000 | |
| 4 | DS-61-2 | Droid | Geonosis | Maintenance | Trash Compactor Droid | 0 | False | 0.0 | 14BBY | 0 | |
| 5 | Kylo Ren | Human | Chandrila | Command | Dark Side Apprentice | 20000 | True | 89.3 | 5ABY | 750000 | |
| 6 | General Hux | Human | Arkanis | Military | General | 0 | False | 79.1 | 3ABY | 400000 | |
| 7 | Captain Phasma | Human | Parnassos | Security | Stormtrooper Captain | 50 | False | 91.8 | 7ABY | 200000 | |
| 8 | Galen Erso | Human | Grange | Weapons Research | Chief Scientist | 10 | False | 30.5 | 17BBY | 300000 | |
| 9 | Orson Krennic | Human | Lexrul | Weapons Development | Director | 0 | False | 75.6 | 30BBY | 450000 |