Will taking a logic class really help me in talking about things like socieconomic issues that are often emotionally charged? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Nov 25, 2009 - 38 answers

I love logic/word puzzles. Where can I find more/better puzzles? I've getting into word puzzles like the stuff you find in Games Magazine, or those PennyPress books. Are there other good periodicals or sources of puzzles I should know about? Preferably offline puzzles, as doing puzzles on the computer just isn't the same. [more inside]
posted by aspo on Nov 16, 2009 - 19 answers

How do I talk to people when I am choked by logic? [more inside]
posted by schmichael on Nov 12, 2009 - 57 answers

What are some good ideas (web resources, books, suggestions, etc) for introducing a 6 to 7 year old child to elements of philosophy, paradoxes, and critical thinking? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Nov 11, 2009 - 23 answers

How do I get better at recognizing logical fallacies... [more inside]
posted by Maisie on Nov 6, 2009 - 13 answers

I am looking for a math typesetting style guide. By this I don't mean the kind of stylesheet for journal submissions that says "Be sure to use the blah-blah-blah LaTeX package and the XYZ equation environment, and our army of editorial assistants will tie up the loose ends and knock off the rough edges." (Why not? Because my advisor is involved in starting a new journal, and suddenly my labmates and I are that army of editorial assistants.) [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some tools and techniques I can use to become a better critical thinker? I asked my friend the other day what he got out of his tier-1 education and he said it taught him how to 'think through problems'. What exactly did his professors teach him about critical thinking? If I memorize the logical fallacies or make a pro's and con's list will I be a better thinker? Is 'going with your gut' an approved tactic in this pursuit? What things do you do to think through a problem and come up with rock solid plans, decisions, and recommendations?
posted by jasondigitized on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Are the existence of logical paradoxes evidence that logic is not Universal truth, or simply symptoms of incomplete or inaccurate semantic systems? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Oct 14, 2009 - 37 answers

What type of logical fallacy is this: "Giving away x is incompatible with the belief that people shouldn't steal x."
posted by benzo8 on Oct 6, 2009 - 31 answers

ProAudioFilter! Help a long-time Pro Tools user switch to Logic. My major concern is audio EDITING more than creating. Bonus Question: I have Logic Pro 8 and I'm considering upgrading to 9 if it's worth it. Is it? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 on Sep 29, 2009 - 17 answers

∃x∀y∃z[Qx∧(My→Pyx)∧Wz ∧Pzx] ∨ ∃x[Qx∧∀y(My→Pyx)∧∃z(Wz∧Pzx)] ? [more inside]
posted by ed\26h on Sep 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there a mathematical, economic, logical or game-theory name/description for the following scenario? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for a video series. Narrator was male with British accent. All illustrated. Each about 5 to 8 minutes long. [more inside]
posted by querty on Jul 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for good composition software on Mac. No actual recorded tracks- it'd be all Kurzweil PC-88 inputted MIDI. Must-haves include fairly easy ability to just jump in and start composin', a music score notation interface, very realistic quality of the instruments (i.e., that my midi inputted keyboard can still sound like a darn good bass guitar), and decent ability to refine the sound quality. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by hincandenza on Jun 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Anybody know of any free software that will take my logic equations and make a circuit diagram? [more inside]
posted by iconjack on Apr 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Switched to Mac, looking for Adobe Audacity replacement. Should I go for Logic Express? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Apr 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone point me to literature about conceptual "sign flipping" or "parity errors" and confusion of opposites in humans? [more inside]
posted by rwhe on Apr 4, 2009 - 30 answers

Name that website: annotated multi-user arguments reaching consensus? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Jan 15, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm confused about Wittgenstein's Tractatus and the truth table for the Sheffer stroke. [more inside]
posted by creasy boy on Dec 22, 2008 - 10 answers

I recently ran across a wonderful logic puzzle, but no solution was provided. I eventually worked out a complete solution myself, but it was rather ugly, and I would like to see if people smarter than me can come up with something more elegant. Are there any good Internet puzzle discussion forums floating around? [more inside]
posted by sappidus on Oct 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Logic pro 8 is not working with any audio inputs, what's going on? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Sep 21, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I convince someone Science is real? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Jul 15, 2008 - 69 answers

In Logic 8, when I try to import an audio (aif) file exported from Ableton Live, Logic slows down the audio file significantly. [more inside]
posted by god particle on Jun 29, 2008 - 7 answers

I recall seeing a quiz on the internet some time ago, that asked you about 20 questions, and then told you how logical your thought processes were, and told you why. Do you know where I can find this quiz? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Jun 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Macbooks; I'm going to university this September to study a music technology course, all their computers are macs, I'd like to buy one so I can take my work home. For music recording and production, which macbook is most suitable for me? [more inside]
posted by ilumos on Jun 10, 2008 - 19 answers

Logic board died on my friend's two-year-old MacBook (one year out of warranty). Should she pay for repair ($700 + labor), or sell the carcass for parts and buy, say, a used iBook? [more inside]
posted by sparrows on May 28, 2008 - 13 answers

EpigramFilter: What's the converse of "Don't kill the messenger"? [more inside]
posted by Araucaria on Apr 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Im a Freshman Computer Engin. Major and I want to learn more programming/logic by myself. Any books/Resources/Sample Projects you might recommend? [more inside]
posted by Javed_Ahamed on Apr 24, 2008 - 22 answers

Any good books to help develop an analytic mind? [more inside]
posted by lilithim on Mar 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Lately I have been playing many strategy board games and not winning that much. I feel I need to become a more adept strategic / tactical thinker. What books, mental exercises or other things could help me? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Mar 18, 2008 - 17 answers

Can you help me fix poor critical thinking in my high IQ but low education friends? [more inside]
posted by robotdog on Feb 24, 2008 - 34 answers

Regarding Inputs in Logic. Can the stereo Line-In count as extra inputs? [more inside]
posted by tremspeed on Feb 13, 2008 - 5 answers

In a modern CPU, how many individual electrons, approximately, are "let through" in each clock-cycle of, say, an individual transistor or logic gate? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Jan 8, 2008 - 7 answers

I got a Nintendo DS for Christmas! Given my logical style of solving sudoku, which of the scores of sudoku titles do I want? [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti on Dec 27, 2007 - 11 answers

What is this logical/matrix/algorithm symbol? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese on Nov 2, 2007 - 12 answers

If a man’s wit be wandering, let him post a question about mathematics and reasoning to MetaFilter. [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Sep 25, 2007 - 20 answers

PHP gurus - what's the most elegant way to display a variable bit of text on a website sidebar based on time-of-day and day-of-week? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Sep 16, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a symbol for the phrase "and/or"? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Sep 15, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me explore my new found interest in formal logic. [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou on Sep 9, 2007 - 21 answers

In order to be saved, you must accept Jesus's salvation. Huh? Explain? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Sep 3, 2007 - 43 answers

Dear electronic musicians: Can I route an audio track/instrument in Logic Pro (v6) to a Max/MSP dac~ object (or any object)? On OS X. I'm tired of having to bounce tracks.
posted by xmutex on Aug 15, 2007 - 6 answers

math-and-logic-filter: only two more floors - I'm almost there! or am I? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jul 20, 2007 - 31 answers

How can I get my SK-1 on in Logic Express? [more inside]
posted by I EAT TAPAS on Jul 8, 2007 - 3 answers

CreativeProblemSolvingAdventureFilter: If you were moving overseas for a period of 2 years via 4 air trips, spaced 1.5-2 months apart, what stuff would you bring when? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jun 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Vocabulary filter: if items 1,2,3,4 together bring about A, then 1,2,3,4 can be called the "prerequisites" of A. If any one or more of 1,2,3,4 bring about A, but not necessarily all, what name would I use for 1,2,3,4 ? [more inside]
posted by Mozai on Apr 5, 2007 - 24 answers

Hey CubeCart wizards (and e-commerce pros in general) ... help me solve a tricky dilemma involving shipping logic. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jan 16, 2007 - 0 answers

When is a little knowledge a dangerous thing? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Dec 17, 2006 - 50 answers

I am looking for a concise or idiomatic term that refers to a correct conclusion which is attained through some sort of invalid reasoning. Is there a debate or logic term for this phenomenon?
posted by aubilenon on Dec 13, 2006 - 38 answers

I'm in the process of building an application and I think I want a rules engine. Assuming I do (and "No" may be the answer to my question), what's the best way to go about such a thing, given the details inside? [more inside]
posted by yerfatma on Oct 13, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there a word for when somebody does something completely illogical but does it in a perfectly logical manner?
posted by Skorgu on Sep 26, 2006 - 22 answers