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mathbabe.org
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| | | | | Crossposted on Not Even Wrong. Here's a completely biased interview I did with my husband A. Johan de Jong, who has been working with Pieter Belmans on a very cool online math project using d3js. I even made up some of his answers (with his approval). Q: What is the Stacks Project? A: It's an... | |
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njwildberger.com
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| | | | | Mathematics throughout its history has wrestled with a major schism: between the discrete and the continuous. In the earliest times this was the difference between arithmetic and geometry. Arithmetic ultimately comes down to the natural numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6.... These are so fundamental and familiar that most ordinary folk don't see much point in `defining' them. But... | |
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denisegaskins.com
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| | | | | Welcome to the 171st edition of the Playful Math Education Blog Carnival --- a smorgasbord of delectable tidbits of mathy fun. It's like a free online magazine devoted to learning, teaching, and playing around with math from preschool to high school. Bookmark this post, so you can take your time browsing over the next week | |
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mathscholar.org
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| | | [AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research. | ||
