In a message dated 11/20/2007 6:28:19 PM Central Standard Time,
jimmuller@rcn.com writes:
> Actually, Don, we are ahead of you. The entire decimal thing is an
> unfortunate evolutionary diversion. Biologists at MIT are working on
> the genetic modifications necessary (16 fingers) so we can count in
> hex. Alas, at this time we are only capable of octal. But at least
> that's easy because we can all be retrofitted to 8 without having to
> resort to genetics.
>
There's no need to resort to surgery, either. All you have to do is
designate two fingers and "spares" and keep them in the boot. Then, when an
engine
stand tips over and takes away on of your digits all you have to do is dust off
one of the spares and your math skills will be unaffected.
That's what's called contingency planning.
Dave
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