The Big Questions: Mathematics 978-1-84916-610-2, 1849166102

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The Big Questions: Mathematics
978-1-84916-610-2, 1849166102

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Table of contents :
Content: What is mathematics for? --
Where do numbers come from? --
Why are primes the atoms of mathematics? --
Which are the strangest numbers? --
Are imaginary numbers truly imaginary? --
How big is infinity? --
Where do parallel lines meet? --
What is the mathematics of the universe? --
Are statistics lies? --
Can mathematics guarantee riches? --
Is there a formula for everything? --
Why are three dimensions not enough? --
Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? --
Can we create an unbreakable code? --
Is mathematics beautiful? --
Can mathematics predict the future? --
What shape is the universe? --
What is symmetry? --
Is mathematics true? --
Is there anything left to solve?

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