- From: Kynn Bartlett <kynn@reef.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:12:51 -0700
- To: Anne Pemberton <apembert@erols.com>, Kynn Bartlett <kynn@reef.com>, "gregory j. rosmaita" <oedipus@hicom.net>
- Cc: <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
At 12:52 PM -0400 2001/7/31, Anne Pemberton wrote: >Kynn and Gregory, > > Take a step back from the mathematical concept of "equal", >and take a gander at the social science concept of "equal" .... More >Equal and Less Equal have no mathematical meaning, but they have >precise meanings in social science ... history, philosophy, >politics, etc. Unlike the meaning of "equal" in math, which is >either a right or wrong answer (unless we're playing games in other >bases), in the social sciences "equal" is a very subjective term >which can and is hotly debated in interesting times and places. >"Equal" is a perception, as well as an absolute truth. More web developers understand mathematical equality than social science equality. That is why I feel that speaking of "parallels" instead of "equivalents" will be easier to understand, as well as easier for you personally to make your points, Anne. ;) --Kynn -- Kynn Bartlett <kynn@reef.com> Technical Developer Liaison Reef North America Accessibility - W3C - Integrator Network Tel +1 949-567-7006 ________________________________________ BUSINESS IS DYNAMIC. TAKE CONTROL. ________________________________________ http://www.reef.com
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