Category Archives: Social Mathematicians
Social Norms and Other Challenges
If you are drawn to a field that people say you can’t do, then keep pushing against those who seek to limit you. They don’t know what you can do. And, I bet, that you don’t know what you can do. … Continue reading
Posted in Learning and Teaching Math, Social Mathematicians
Tagged Battle of the sexes, math, School, SocialMath
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Why do Hipsters look alike?
It was a hot day as I stepped into the air conditioned mall. It is 1995 or maybe 1996; my mall has slightly opaque sky lights so you could still see the bright midsummer sunlight outside. I would have preferred darkness. I … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Math, Nature, Shopping, Social Mathematicians
Tagged Cultural Math, dynamical systems, fashion
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Popcorn Analytics
I’m sitting at my dining room table trying to discern the difference in texture, squeakiness, and flavor of the food in my mouth. Across from me, several of my friends are thoughtfully chewing on popcorn and making notes. We all … Continue reading
