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SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . . Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for...

To solve one of the great mathematical problems of his day, Alan Turing proposed an imaginary computer. Then, attempting to break a Nazi code during World War II, he successfully designed and built one, thus ensuring the Allied victory. Turing became a champion of artificial intelligence, but his work was cut short. As an openly gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal in England, he was convicted and forced to undergo a humiliating "treatment" that may have led to his suicide.

Faszinierende Geschichten aus dem größten Computermuseum der Welt. Der Podcast des Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForums präsentiert ebenso spannende wie verblüffende Geschichten. Stefani Josephs spricht mit Experten des Paderborner Museums über Themen aus der Geschichte der Informationstechnik. Dabei holt sie manches Geheimnis ans Licht. Wie funktionierte eigentlich der Schachtürke und wieso war er über mehrere Jahrzehnte eine Sensation? Wer weiß schon, dass heute noch im Bundeskanzleramt eine Rohrpost ihren Dienst versieht? Und was konnte man eigentlich mit dem ersten PC machen? Antworten ...

An award-winning science writer shows how math helps us solve the universe’s mysteries. “If you like reading about math without having to do math, this is a stellar book.” —Forbes One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NEUMANN PRIZE 2025 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?...

What if the numbers guiding your biggest decisions were never meant for you? From weather forecasts to medical risks, investment advice to AI predictions, probability surrounds modern life—offering the appearance of certainty in an uncertain world. Yet most people don’t realize: probability is a powerful tool, but only under the right conditions. Misapplied, it doesn’t just fail—it misleads. This book reveals the hidden structure behind when probability works, when it doesn’t, and why it so often feels precise but proves personally wrong.

Hi, ich bin Sebastian, Mathematiker und IT-Wissenschaftler. Seit vielen Jahren bin ich im IT-Bereich tätig, sowohl in Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft. Neben der Informatik und der Mathematik liebe ich es, meine Erfahrungen zu teilen und Menschen zu begeistern. Auf diesem Kanal möchte ich allen Interessierten, z.B. Studienanfängern oder zukünftigen Coden, Einblicke in die (wissenschaftlichen) Grenzen der Informatik und Mathematik sowie die Auswirkungen auf unsere Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft geben. Es kann also sehr weitgefasst oder sehr speziell werden. Willkommen auf meinem Kanal! https://...

At first glance, the concept of equality in maths seems unambiguous. When we see the equality sign, we think of 'solving for x' or balancing two sides of an equation or maybe even the many famous equations that make use of this elegant, innocuous symbol: =. But between those parallel lines lies a mathematical playground of choice and abstraction, leading to far greater insight than you could have dreamed.

Join sensational drag queen Kyne Santos on an extraordinary journey through the glamorous world of…math? This sassy book is your VIP pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be fascinating and fun, even for people who think they aren’t good at it.

Explore the deadly elegance of finance's hidden powerhouse. The Money Formula takes you inside the engine room of the global economy to explore the little-understood world of quantitative finance, and show how the future of our economy rests on the backs of this all-but-impenetrable industry. This book traces the development of financial derivatives from bonds to credit default swaps, and shows how mathematical formulas went beyond pricing to expand their use to the point where they dwarfed the real economy.

A brilliant research mathematician reveals math to be a creative art form on par with painting, poetry, and sculpture, and rejects the standard anxiety-producing teaching methods used in most schools today. Witty and accessible, Paul Lockhart's controversial approach will provoke spirited debate among educators and parents alike, altering the way we think about math forever. 

Willkommen bei „Pi & Power – Klischees durchbrechen, Geschichten erzählen“! In diesem Podcast tauchen wir ein in die Welt des Mathematik-Studiums, der mathematischen Forschung und die einzigartigen Erfahrungen von Frauen in der Mathematik. Hierfür begrüßen wir spannende Interviewgäste, die bereits viel in der Mathematik erreicht haben, und gehen mit ihnen Klischees auf den Grund. „Pi & Power“ ist dein Begleiter, wenn du neugierig auf Mathematik bist und wissen möchtest, wie es wirklich ist, Teil dieser faszinierenden Wissenschaft zu sein. Folgt uns jetzt und verpasst keine ...

An accessible, light-hearted exploration into game theory. Haim Shapira describes what it is, why it is important, and how it can help us in our daily lives. This audiobook provides many humorous anecdotes and insightful examples of how our daily lives are affected by game theory. Game theory is the mathematical formalization of interactive decision-making - it assumes that each player's goal is to maximize his/her benefit, whatever it may be. Players may be friends, foes, political parties, states, or any entity that behaves interactively, whether collectively or individually.

Maya Chen explores recursion as the mind-bending principle where self-reference generates complexity, from sorting algorithms and fractals to computability and consciousness. Each episode reveals how self-definition shapes mathematics, computing, and possibly awareness itself. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Master the board with Chess Strategy Daily. Our bite-sized daily lessons cover essential chess openings, advanced tactics, and endgame mastery designed specifically for beginner and intermediate players. Sharpen your strategic thinking, improve your Elo rating, and learn to outsmart your opponents.

Discover the precision, geometry, and artistry behind origami as host Lila Walker unfolds techniques that transform paper into stunning three-dimensional creations. From foundational folds to mathematical grids and wet-folding innovations, explore how ancient craft meets modern mastery. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

The sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” finds Alice back in Wonderland and a piece in a surreal chess game. This weird and wonderful book includes the poems “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter,” a talking pudding, and that immortal line “Jam yesterday, jam tomorrow, but never jam today.” Lewis Carroll was the nom de plume of Charles Dodgson (1832-1890) an Anglican clergyman, photographer, and mathematician.

Nick Ledger investigates how mathematics revolutionized finance, social science, and medicine—then examines spectacular failures when elegant models crash into messy reality. From Wall Street meltdowns to polling disasters and hospital metrics gone wrong, he explores what true numeracy means. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Nick Ledger explores minimization across math, privacy, and strategy, arguing that subtraction is the most undervalued competitive advantage. Through burritos, dating apps, and bloated org charts, he reveals why we hoard complexity and how stripping away excess unlocks creativity, clarity, and real power in business and life. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Felix Mercer examines how a placeholder symbol revolutionized human thought, transforming mathematics from arithmetic into algebra. This series unpacks why thinking with variables represents one of our most powerful cognitive tools. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.