If it's a book of OPINIONS it's fiction. I don't read much fiction anymore.

So yeah, if someone in the middle of a calculus discussion tells me to go read Cat in the Hat, I'll laugh, but if they said 'Maybe you need to learn the subject of calculus and gave me a book....

I'll go LOOK AT the book referenced.

The only difference is this: When I'm told to look at a book or video that lasts over 15 minutes, I'll go look and peruse first. If I find immediate problems in context, I'll move on. If I already know the information or know better, I move on. I know what I'd say to critique it and how. If I find information there, I thank the sender and discuss.

Try talking about the properties of light with people who play with matches and you'll find different agendas on the same topic.

ALL the work has been done before....an ocean that doesn't need more spittle from fish who can't swim.

It isn't shallow end of the pool stuff and can't be dummied down 'so a 10 year old can explain it.' Who has time to hold people by the hand and lecture for hours when a book link will suffice.

On the subject of religion, for example, literalists are called 'seekers after smooth things."

So I provided the link to an ANSWER which should be the agenda, not sophomoric 'arguments'.

Calculus provides answers to questions simple math can NOT answer, yet both are math subjects.

But I love to see someone try to explain it to a 10 year in a sentence and expect results.

Have these questions been pondered and answered by greater men? Yes they have and some know where to find those writings.

I follow every link sent to me to see what the sender thinks he's saying to correct.

You're welcome.

What did you think about the premise of the book? it would answer the questions in the thread.

You want answers, right? So YES, I projected there. Ready to discuss?