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Throughout life we encounter remarkable individuals who shape our future in profound ways. I write these lines as a brief tribute to three teachers who, at different stages of my life, played a decisive role in my development as a mathematician. I include a few anecdotes that I hope will make reading more enjoyable. My… Seguir leyendo 20. Three great teachers and the role they played in my career

I read with anguish and sadness the effects of the legislative measures of this president, and I wonder how many millions of people will suffer as a consequence of these? Did the believers in universal or Judeo-Christian values who voted for Trump knew the damage he could do? Because honestly, I think most of them… Seguir leyendo 17. Legacy of Donald Trump So Far – 7/25 – Part II

I read with anguish and sadness about the effects of this president’s legislative measures, and I wonder how many millions of people will suffer as a result. Did the believers in universal or Judeo-Christian values ​​who voted for Trump knew the damage he could cause? Because I sincerely believe most of them didn’t, I am… Seguir leyendo 16. Donald Trump’s Legacy on Infancy to Date 6/25, Part I

I am watching the Olympic Games on TV, and enjoying the performance of extraordinary athletes, some of whom display not only the dedication and effort of many hours of training during their short lives, which has allowed them to reach Paris, but also a camaraderie and chivalry out of the ordinary. The genuine hugs, as… Seguir leyendo 11. Today’s sport: «Is it important to win or to participate?»

Voting is vital to maintaining and defending a democracy, therefore, it is essential that we vote. I write this short note to share with anyone who may be interested, the dangers that currently face those of us who want our vote to be both educated and free; that is, that our decision is adequately informed… Seguir leyendo 10. What is expected of a responsible voter today?

Recently, talking with friends about the state of the economies in Western democracies, I remembered someone I met many years ago, one of those rare people with such uncommon business acumen and admirable humanity that he made such an impression in me that I have never forgotten it. At the end of June 1971, I… Seguir leyendo 9. Mr. Francisco Carvajal: An excellent example of Capitalist-Socialist

I often think about how the true liberal attitude in the western world is becoming increasingly difficult. The basic knowledge of the civilizations that have preceded us begins to be outdated. Now it prevails over the acquisition of bits of information, from any source, together with speaking and writing without thinking and without assuming any… Seguir leyendo 7. About Current Teaching