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The Beauty and Awkwardness of Mathematical Notation
06:05 - 10:47 (04:41)
The difficulty in reading and interpreting mathematical notation has led to wasted time and misunderstanding among scientists and students, and the awkwardness of some notations may be a result of the combination of several disciplines in a single equation. However, despite these challenges, these notations can often come together nicely and help us understand self-reinforcing growth.
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The complexity and unapproachability of some mathematical notation can hinder progress and understanding, even when the underlying concepts are beautiful and elegant.
06:05 - 09:45 (03:39)
Summary
The complexity and unapproachability of some mathematical notation can hinder progress and understanding, even when the underlying concepts are beautiful and elegant.
ChapterThe Beauty and Awkwardness of Mathematical Notation
EpisodeGrant Sanderson: 3Blue1Brown and the Beauty of Mathematics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The constant E is used as a numerical representative of calculus, which is the study of change, causing a little cognitive dissonance.
09:46 - 10:47 (01:01)
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The constant E is used as a numerical representative of calculus, which is the study of change, causing a little cognitive dissonance. While it's more practical to think of E as repeated multiplication, it's a single-use case function and a much more general function in nature.