TED Community » Patrick Quinn

About Me

Patrick is a kid who is very interested in computers and programming, especially in the fields of operating system design and is currently working on getting a game released on Steam.

Location:
United States, Unionville, CT
Gender:
Male


More About Me

I'm passionate about

Computer Programming and Operating system development.

An idea worth spreading

Understanding what you are doing, it is pro to know!

Talk to me about

Computer Programming

People don't know that I'm good at

Math, but not science or anything else!

My TED Story

Now, is the idea of programming something simple? Yes. Typing a specific line, everything does something. Can anyone do it? Yes. Programming is one subject that is very held back because of fears of challenge. If people can learn to understand everything is very simple, we can increase technology significantly! What is algebra? Equations using variables. What is a processer. A computer part that processes data. Now everything is taught quickly, and people just don't get ideas. When you throw 15 terms at a person in a calculus class with only a minimal explanation of what they are doing, of course they will do horrible. Our education system could be completely redesigned, the thought of branching would everything easier. Why is calculus considered hard? Only because it is far in the branches, if you don't know multiple other math concepts, of course you will fail. The branch could innovate a failing education system in math and technology, 2 subjects which I feel are poorly taught.

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  • A comment on Conversation: What were you like as a teenager?

    Sep 15 2012: I'm only just a teenager now, but you can say I'm an obsessive computer/math nerd with rarely any need for social aspects in life.

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