Good vs. Great Mathematician: Most vs. Least Powerful Tool
A split panel contrasting a good and a great mathematician: most vs. least powerful tool.
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Cartoon by Ben Orlin, Math with Bad Drawings. https://cartoons.mathwithbaddrawings.com/2015-12-16-good-mathematician-vs-great-mathematician--good-vs-great-mathematician-most-vs-least-powerful-tool/ (CC BY-NC 4.0)Transcript
A good mathematician selects the most powerful tool for the job. ("Welding torch it is!") A great mathematician selects the least powerful tool for the job. ("Nothing a little duct tape can't fix.")
