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micromath.wordpress.com
Continuing the theme of alternative approaches to teaching calculus, I take the liberty of posting a letter sent by Donald Knuth to to the Notices of the American Mathematical Society in March, 1998 (TeX file). Professor Anthony W. Knapp P O Box 333 East Setauket, NY 11733 Dear editor, I am pleased to see so... |
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www.thebigquestions.com
[AI summary] This text provides an overview of Alexander Grothendieck's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, particularly in algebraic geometry, and his unique approach to problem-solving through abstraction and generalization. The text also highlights his philosophical and personal reflections, including his emphasis on the interconnectedness of mathematical concepts and his commitment to peace and social justice. The discussion is enriched by reader comments and discussions on the impact of Grothendieck's work on various fields, including theoretical physics, computer science, and philosophy. |
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intellectualmathematics.com
Reviel Netz's New History of Greek Mathematics contains a number of factual errors, both mathematical and historical. Netz is dismissive of traditional scholarship in the field, but in some ways represents a step backwards with respect to that tradition. I argue against Netz's dismissal of many anec |
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ungraindesable.blogspot.com
There has been a discussion on Twitter regarding the view, expressed by Philip Goff, that the multiverse hypothesis is not a good explanati... |
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