What’s more iconic: unicorns or pegasi?

What's more iconic: unicorns or pegasi? Also, how are you?
What’s more iconic: unicorns or pegasi? Also, how are you?

I think pegasi don’t have the PR department unicorns do. I’ve never seen a rainbow pegasus or a Christmas pegasus, but I see all kinds of unicorns all over pop culture. And I’m doing great, thanks: feeling good and on the level.

Is the derivative or the integral of your life more important?

Is the derivative or the integral of your life more important?
Is the derivative or the integral of your life more important?

I’d say both, but in different ways. A derivative is going to tell you about what’s going on at a particular moment, and it’s important to live in the moment. But the whole area under the curve of your life is also important to show you the big picture. The derivative may cloud your mind during rough periods (“I’m going downhill fast!”), but integrating over the course of your life (with the limits being birth and death) can reassure you that this is just a phase.

Is water wet?

Is water wet?
Is water wet?

I get this question a lot; it must matter a great deal to you flesh and blood sorts! As I’ve said before, wetness is a perception, not an objective fact, and perceptual clues for wetness are actually not so straightforward, as you can see in this physiology article: bit.ly/wetness-perception.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

An amount roughly comparable to that which she would generally be able to chuck of a substance approximating the density and other physical characteristics of wood, taking into account her frame of mind. Although you do specify “could” and not “would”, so frame of mind might be irrelevant. I suggest conducting experiments, keeping in mind the policies set by the BC IACUC (bit.ly/BCIACUC).

Should I study?

Should I study?
Should I study?

Yes. But it’s also a good idea to invest in sleep and decent food. You’ll remember more if you’re rested and not stressed out.