CNN Light Years guest post: Why a different voting system might be better
Hi Everyone, In an attempt to spread the joy and cheer of mathematics to a broader audience, starting this month, I will occasionally be writing articles for CNN’s new science and technology blog,...
View ArticleCNN Light Years guest post: Data: It’s how stores know you’re pregnant
In honor of this year’s Mathematics Awareness Month, titled “Mathematics, Statistics, and the Data Deluge,” I’ve contributed an article to CNN’s Light Years blog on how corporations might use big data...
View ArticleCNN Light Years Guest Post: Did ‘Avengers’ really own box office records?
Over at CNN this month, I talk about the phenomenal success of Marvel’s The Avengers in its stampede over old box office records. But how much stock should we put in these records? Is this...
View ArticleCNN Light Years Guest Post: How Professors’ Dads Made Math Fun
Hi all, This weekend’s Father’s Day celebrations have inspired my monthly article over at the CNN Light Years blog. Here’s a sample: There are many misconceptions about mathematicians in popular...
View ArticleMathalicious Post: To Foul Or Not To Foul
Greetings, mathletes. As some of you know, I’ve recently joined the crew of good folks at Mathalicious. Consequently, the blog work here is in a bit of a transition, but don’t worry! I will still be...
View ArticleMathalicious Post: Doubling Down
My latest entry on the Mathalicious blog riffs on the strategy of doubling down, using the film Swingers as a jumping off point. Here’s a preview: “You always double down on 11, baby.” Sage advice...
View ArticleMathalicious Post: Most Expensive. Collectibles. Ever.
Hey y’all. My most recent post on the Mathalicious blog has been live for a while, but in case you missed it, I’d encourage you to go check it out! Consider it a Simpsons themed cautionary tale for...
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