On the Poetics and Information Theory
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There’s no contradiction between the ‘presence’ of zero entropy and, simultaneously, of zero available meaning. It does show, beyond a doubt, entropy and paradox need not inversely correlate.
mathematics
Understanding category theory pt. 1: What is category theory?
Mads
Category theory has revolutionized mathematics, first as a tool in algebraic topology and since then as an extremely successful unifying language for most, if not all, of mathematics (well, sort of, if we disregard analysis, which we will). The success of category theory underlines that...
Writing mathematics literature for pedantics (and students)
Mads
Who this is for This is meant as a collection of suggestions for anyone wanting to write a book on advanced mathematics, and wants to minimize the confusion of their readers and make their learning experience less stressful, less confusing and hence more effective from the perspective of the...
Lets talk about chalk
Mads
Most people doing mathematics at university won’t be strangers to writing on blackboards with chalk. However, the experience can vary a great deal. It can range from feeling like scratching a sharp rock on a rough surface, accompanied by screeching sound. And writing is often just barely legible....