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The Joy of x
by Steven Strogatz
From counting to calculus to infinity, in short chapters from his New York Times series. The friendliest tour of mathematics.
Read it if…
you want to enjoy math again.
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Skip it if…
you want rigor.
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Three things you will actually use
- Math is beautiful.
- Start from the simple.
- Infinity is fun.
Do this first
Read the chapter on the Hilbert Hotel.
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Strogatz's joy.
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