G+_George Kozi Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Originally shared by George Kozi We better wake up soon... Look at this. Where the hell was this method when I was a kid, and why nobody thought it to me? Watching these kids, a couple of things cross my mind: - I feel like a Neanderthal that goes "ghuh" while watching the aliens landing next to his pile of bones. -Just because the abacus is made of sticks and beads, it doesn't mean it is less sophisticated than a pocket calculator. -In other parts of the world they have what you see in the video, we have Honey Boo Boo, and toddlers in tiaras. As I said, we better wake up soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Brendan Murphy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 The thing is this doesn't show facility with math, only the ability to calculate fast. It is more of a false profit than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Charlie Shay Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I learned this as a kid, but never found this to be that useful. At school and at work, you end up using excel and calculator anyway. That said, I find it amusing/frustrating when people can't handle basic math in real life (counting days, calculating tips, splitting bills... etc). I've encountered many cashiers looking confused when I give them $41 on a $36 purchase...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Zulhaimi Abdul Hamid Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Abacus is an ancient Chinese calculator. The technic is now taught in many Asian countries. Question is do you need it when you already have a calculator in your pocket.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Kozi Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 the abacus doesn't need software updates, and it can be a virtual tool in your head... and it doesn't need batteries either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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