Elementary, Dr. Watson!
by Usvatte My friend, Sena Thoradeniya, has summoned up energy to raise two questions about my observations in your newspaper on 14 September, 2026. They both referred to comments I made about President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Amarasuriya. I observed that President Dissanayake, having graduated in physics at Kelaniya, would be familiar with elementary calculus: […]
Sena Thoradeniya, in response to a prior article, questioned the remarks made about President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Amarasuriya. The author, Usvatte My Friend, clarified that President Dissanayake, who graduated in physics at Kelaniya, would easily understand elementary calculus, as it is a fundamental lesson taught to many students worldwide.
He also noted that there's no need for theoretical physics knowledge to grasp calculus basics. The author mentioned that Dirac, a renowned physicist, made a significant discovery in the 1930s, which must have been included in teaching materials by 1950. President Dissanayake, graduating in 1995, would have certainly encountered Dirac and the 'God Particle' during his education.
The author further mentioned that Paul Dirac was a brilliant figure in the field, known for his short theses.
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