It was a busy month of extra-curriculars, making the most of our last weeks in Canada before returning to greet…
New papers dance!
Two new papers were recently posted on the arXiv with my first two official PhD students since becoming a faculty…
One is the loneliest prime number
You can’t prove 1 is, or is not, prime. You have the freedom to choose whether to include 1 as a prime or not and this choice is either guided by convenience or credulity.
Quantum computing worst case scenario: we are Lovelace and Babbage
As we approach the peak of the second hype cycle of quantum computing, I thought it might be useful to…
Estimation… with quantum technology… using machine learning… on the blockchain
A snarky academic joke which might actually be interesting (but still a snarky joke).
David Wolfe doesn’t want you to share these answers debunking quantum avocados
Everyone knows you need to microwave your avocados to release their quantum memory effects.
Why are there so many symbols in math?
“Mathematics is the language of the universe.” — every science popularizer ever
5 Picture Books that Encourage Abstract Thinking
Wow. It doesn’t take long for a blog to get neglected, does it? Let’s make an easy transition back in…
Nature vs. Technology
The picture of the world presented in children’s books today is a baby boomer’s fairy tale.
Daily activities to promote mathematical fluency in kids
An outline of a day in my life of practicing mathematical literacy. These are activities I do with all my children, ages 0, 3, 5 and 7.
