I have a childlike wonder about numbers. Although I know enough to know that it is not, I see a lot of 'magic' in the way numbers work. When I see a simple proof of a mathematical concept I am always amazed. Just think about some of the things we learn and take for granted. Take Pythagoras theorem. It works, and it works not just for every right angled triangle on this planet but on every planet in the whole universe. I find that quite remarkable, it suggests that we didn't invent numbers as such but they are a universal constant just waiting to be discovered.
Anyhoo, these are my rambling on maths that. I find interesting, funny or just amazing!
The blog grew out of my 'maths on Monday page' on my other blog which talks about current affairs and politics
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