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Extreme Value Theorem (of Learning)

October 15, 2024Original blog post

Extreme Value Theorem (of Learning): a calculus theorem restated as a truth about learning calculus.

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Extreme Value Theorem: In a bounded calculus course, there is a part of calculus that's as cool as it gets (and another part that's as dull as it gets) (but in a course of unbounded coolness, all bets are off)

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