Think Puzzles and Think Cool Math
Here are some essays illustrating astounding tidbits of mathematical delight. And here are some purely visual puzzles to surprise.
The true joy in mathematics, the true hook that compels mathematicians to devote their careers to the subject, comes from a sense of boundless wonder induced by the subject. There is transcendental beauty, there are deep and intriguing connections, there are surprises and rewards, and there is play and creativity. Mathematics has very little to do with crunching numbers. Mathematics is a landscape of ideas and wonders.
Here are some jewels for you to behold ...
- Nim and the Powers of Two (VIDEO!)
- Multiplication without Multiplying! (VIDEO!)
- Buying Gloop Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- Liking My Threes Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- Line Multiplication (VIDEO!)
- How to think like a School Math Genius: FIVE PRINCIPLES (Video!)
- Parentheses Numbers (VIDEO!)
- MATHEMATICAL LETTERS
- Mobius Bands / Mobius Strips (VIDEO!)
- A Centroid Paradox? (VIDEO!)