Advance calculus and more, courtesy Harvard

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Harvard professor Shlomo Sternberg has made valuable calculus materials and books available online for free. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accessible education and the belief that all knowledge should be free. However, there are concerns about the funding of educational institutions if knowledge is freely available. In Argentina, universities are funded through taxes, allowing for free education. The conversation highlights the balance between free access to knowledge and the financial sustainability of educational systems.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that Harvard professor Shlomo Sternberg has posted some excellent material and books online. http://www.math.harvard.edu/people/SternbergShlomo.html
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Thanks so much! All knowledge should be free!
 
m00npirate said:
Thanks so much! All knowledge should be free!

But then who will pay schools?
 
Howers said:
But then who will pay schools?

Here in Argentina many universities are free :) People pay them with taxes.
 
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