Interesting new sort algorithm...

[Nominal Animal]

"[...] think of math as a way of getting results."  Yeah, that's me.

Me, too, most definitely.  I mean, I can read (and understand) pretty complex stuff, and I can write down the things that show something is true, but being someone who only applies math, I have big difficulties in "thinking in math", the way mathematicians do.  But that's okay, too, because I know just enough to be able to describe the things in sufficient form to a friendly mathematician, so they can help.

And knowing how to efficiently ask for help is an important, useful skill, in all areas of life, I've found.

You don't have to get into scary mathematical notation (and it *is* scary if you try to read it too fast) to reason about your loops.

Well put.  The notation is just a formal language to describe things efficiently and precisely.  It is an effective, powerful tool, but it is not required to reason about things using the same approach.  If you do take the time to learn the notation, it makes it easier to follow interesting notes and lectures online, though.

[DiTBho]

I have big difficulties in "thinking in math", the way mathematicians do

At some point, the little girl with a sad and sulky look made a move with her finger, pointing the old man in front of her, who replied something really wird for a little girl - “do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater” - Nobody knows what she was talking about, probably some primary school homework and what that sentence really meant, but the empathic communication went straight to the point of making her change her sulky face with a hint of a smile - "what's your name?" - she then asked, and the man replied - "Albert, Albert Einstein" -

[DiTBho]

Some of Albert Einstein's papers were quite mathematically sophisticated - "since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity, I do not understand it myself anymore" - he said, involving advanced subjects such as stochastic differential equations and tensor calculus.

... "I do not understand it myself anymore" that's why modern stuff needs brainstorming