Curious to know what the theorem states, I googled it. Here's how Google explained the theorem:
According to the theorem of De Moivre, the power of a complex number expressed in polar form is equal to the same power that is obtained by increasing the modulus to the same power and multiplying the argument by the same power.Reading that explanation helped me recollect that I learnt the theorem at JKUAT where I dropped out of an engineering degree. And you know what? When I read that explanation of the theorem on Google, I couldn't understand it even though the language used appears simple. To be honest, I still can't understand it.
With such difficulty in comprehending the theorem, I now understand why the engineering course made me go bonkers. If you don't know my story, I was diagnosed with a mental illness in my second year at JKUAT.
Despite that trouble with understanding the intricacies of engineering, I have come to possess a strong desire for knowledge. I have desired to be knowledgeable in such myriad fields as biology, physics, chemistry, calculus, economics, geography, music theory and computer programming.
It is that desire for knowledge that made me form the habit of reading everyday. I read almost anything I can lay my hands on: books, magazines, newspapers, ad leaflets and even labels on cooking oil containers!
Recently, I noted a misguided trend in my pursuit of knowledge. I was so interested in grasping Einstein's theory of special relativity yet I couldn't tell what the word "eaves" means. That's a misguided pursuit of knowledge which I intend to correct as I continue expanding my intellectual bandwidth.
I am intending to spend the rest of my life on this planet acquiring knowledge - broad, deep knowledge - mostly by reading. Even on my dying day, which I hope will be in my nineties, I will still be reading books.
The amazing thing about the human brain is its ability to store all the knowledge that has ever existed. Honestly, God must have endowed us with such an amazing brain for us to fill it with knowledge for applying in our day-to-day living. Hence my desire to read each passing day.
Once I start earning good money from the ads on this blog where I endeavor to share my knowledge with the world, I will buy and reread the following books: Ordinary Level Physics by A.F. Abbott, Principles of Biology (Volume 1 & 2) by P.M. Muchiri, Calculus and Analytic Geometry by Thomas & Finney as well as Economics by David Colander.
Those books moved me due to the way they clearly explained various concepts. I especially remember being held captive by A.F. Abbott's Ordinary Level Physics during the 2006 August holiday when I was revising for the SAT 2 exams.
And why am I so keen to grow in knowledge? In order, as I said in a past story on this blog, that I may think more creatively and attract the opportunities I need to lead the life of my dreams: a life of wealth and honor.
Growing in knowledge will also help me rise above the petty worries and conflicts that litter our everyday living. Boy, don't I love it when I recall a Bible verse that soothes the ache in my heart!
My beloved reader, I implore you to also grow in knowledge everyday. You were born a tabula rasa but don't die anywhere close to that. Learn something new each day regardless of how young or old you are. That's all I am saying. Sayonara!
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RECOMMENDATION: If you've enjoyed the above story on growing in knowledge, you might also enjoy part 1 of the story which I wrote a few years ago. Just click on that link in blue to dive straight into the story.
