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Books Recommended By Scientist Steven Strogatz

Steven Strogatz is an applied mathematician who works in the areas of nonlinear dynamics and complex systems, often on topics inspired by the curiosities of everyday life. A comprehensive list of verified book recommendations from Scientist Steven Strogatz. Includes quotes and sources.

@dheerthan 06:24 PM 17-Aug-2022

John Conway Solved Mathematical Problems With His Bare Hands

Legendary mathematician, who died on April 11, 2020 due to COVID19 was curious and one of the greatest problem-solvers of his generation. John Conway made major contribution to knot theory. Refining the Alexander polynomial, invention of the Conway polynomial, which is now a basic tool learned by every knot theorist.

@dheerthan 10:06 AM 24-Apr-2020

How To Make Better Decisions Using Maths

Learn how to make better choices using the optimal stopping method. Mathematician Lily Serna looks at how maths can be applied to anything from choosing the best beach, to house hunting, and even dating.

@dheerthan 11:55 AM 20-Oct-2018

Why All World Maps are Wrong? and Why World Maps is Distorted? - Explained

It is mathematically impossible to translate the surface of a sphere onto a plane without some form of distortion. To solve this problem, mathematicians and cartographers have developed a huge library of representations of the globe, each distorting a certain attribute and preserving others.

@dheerthan 12:14 PM 20-Jun-2018

This 350 year old trick can get anyone to change their minds

You might not have heard of Blaise Pascal, but the 17th century philosopher, inventor and mathematician conjured a trick we can all benefit from knowing about. Pascal came up with a method of getting someone to change their minds, way ahead of the curve. As he wrote in his book Pensees.

@dheerthan 10:29 AM 18-Jan-2018

Origin of Zero Symbol Is Centuries Older Than Previously Thought

The conceptual origin of zero has eluded archaeologists and historians. An updated analysis of an ancient Indian manuscript is shedding new light on this longstanding mystery, showing that the symbol that would eventually evolve into the number zero emerged at least 500 years earlier than previously thought.

@dheerthan 11:43 AM 15-Sep-2017

The Infinite Hotel Paradox - Jeff Dekofsky

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-infinite-hotel-paradox-jeff-dekofsky The Infinite Hotel, a thought experiment created by German mathematician...

@dheerthan 07:19 AM 02-May-2017

This Guy Is the Reason We Have Calculus. Why Haven't We Heard of Him?

He was brilliant â€” and history forgot him.

@dheerthan 07:16 AM 21-Apr-2017