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This book is all about what happens when maths goes wrong in the real world. My job is to get people more excited about mathematics. The book consists of several chapters, and each chapter covers one topic in mathematics. Things to make and do in the fourth dimension by matt parker. Feb 23, 2017 stand up mathematician and author of things to make and do in the fourth dimension, matt parker joins robin and josie this week. Things to make and do in the fourth dimension matt parker. Oct 07, 2014 mathematician and funloving guy matt parker is employing the first definition in this book. Matthew parker born 22 december 1980 is an australian recreational mathematician, author, comedian, youtube personality and communicator. Books maths gear mathematical curiosities, games and gifts. When math goes wrong in the real world riverhead, youtuber and stand up mathematician matt parker has written a booklength answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, when am i ever going to use this in the real world. Matt parker, known as the standup mathematician, can be seen talking about maths on the bbc, in the guardian and on stages across the uk. Matt parker and a team of domino computer builders balanced over 10,000 dominoes in a carefully designed circuit. Best sellers from the like of matt parker, steve mould, simon singh and rob eastaway.

Matts standup maths youtube channel features weeklyish videos about mathematics and related nerdery. His second book, humble pi, was released in march 2019. A mathematician s journey through narcissistic numbers, optimal dating algorithms, at least two kinds of infinity, and more. Matt parker is creating mathematics videos patreon. Matt parker is the author of things to make and do in the fourth dimension as well as a standup comedian and youtuber with over 100 million views. When math goes wrong in the real world hardcover january 21, 2020. Jul 29, 2014 ask mathematician matt parker what his favourite number is, and you wont get some nambypamby random answer like seven or 11 even if 11 is the only palindromic prime number with an even number. The result was a domino computer capable of automatically adding numbers. Standup mathematician matt parker is using comedy nights. Parker was the public engagement in mathematics fellow at queen mary university of london. Submit answers and sign up to hear the moment a new pu. This counterintuitiveness is actually part of the point, argues parker. Exploring and explaining a litany of nearmisses and mishaps involving the. A mathematician s journey through narcissistic numbers, optimal dating algorithms, at least two kinds of infinity, and.

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In 2014, parker set up think maths, a team of experienced mathematics speakers who visit schools to. To help honor the coming holiday and the importance of math, standup mathematician matt parker unspools a. Originally a maths teacher from australia, matt now lives in the uk but travels. A comedy of maths errors by matt parker is published by allen lane. Matt parker book shambles the cosmic shambles network. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Part of the problem may be the way the subject is taught, but its also true that we all, to a greater or lesser. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Nov 24, 2015 matt parker is a standup comedian and mathematician. As matt parker shows us, our modern lives are built on maths. Part of the problem may be the way the subject is taught, but its also true that we all, to a greater or lesser extent, find math difficult and counterintuitive.