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[–] ClanOfTheOcho 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There's a lot of nuance in science that is ignored at non-upper-level university courses. We teach models that work for most cases, and each level deeper simply "lies" a little less, if that's how we choose to describe what's being taught. For 99.9% of uses, the simplest models are sufficient.

[–] TrickDacy 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

My point is that I don't understand the meme unless it's saying teachers are lying. Not much nuance in that.

Upon a second viewing, it makes sense that whoever did not make their point clear also spelled the word "teacher" wrong.

[–] ClanOfTheOcho 3 points 5 months ago

Ah, yes. I can't speak to the intent of the meme. Not that you specifically asked me, personally, in the first place. Sorry, I'm of no help there, but if I were to guess, I'd say it's a Jerry Seinfeld "what's up with that" attempt at humor.

Regarding the spelling, well now, that's just equal parts hilarious and sad.

[–] marcos 2 points 5 months ago

also spelled the word “teacher” wrong

Hum, the meme could easily be about relatives of famous UK prime ministers.