Math Mutation
Latest Episodes
Math Mutation 286: Adventures In Translation
I discuss my experiences translating "The Revolution of Promises" by Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand. (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 285: Believe My Proofs Or Else
Have you used the logical method known as "proof by intimidation"? (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 284: Don't Square Numbers, Triangle Them
We discuss Buckminster Fuller's focus on triangles in his Synergetics.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 283: Escape From Infinity
If we deny the existence of infinity, does math still work?(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 282: The Man With The Map
In memory of Maurice Karnaugh, we discuss the "K-Map", a nice shortcut for desinging electronic circuits.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 281: Pascal vs Mathematics
Discussing the final decade of Blaise Pascal's life, when he decided math and physics were unworthy of study. (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 280: Rubik's Resurgence
Thanks to social media, Rubik's Cube is popular again.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 279: Improbable Envelopes
We discuss the famous Two Envelopes paradox, along with an unconventional solution.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 278: Bicycle Repair Man
Alan Turing's adventures in bicycle repair.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)
Math Mutation 277: Bad Career Advice
Should you aim for a maximally "scalable" profession in order to become rich?(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)