Trying to add to my kids’ playlist. Andrew WK “Kiseki”, Sekiden “Alexander”, Self “Borateen”, Top “Hi Baby Hi, all missing from @Spotify ☹
How to Bake π — Eugenia Cheng
The whole idea of mathematics is to make things easier. It allows us to understand the world is ways that would be impossible without it. So it’s a great shame that many people see it as shrouded in mystery. Eugenia … Continue reading
Dept. of Speculation — Jenny Offill
This small but perfectly-formed book is a simple story of girl meets boy and all the usual things that follow. But it’s told in an unusual way so that I sometimes felt as if I was inside the main character. … Continue reading
Knock knock! – Who’s there? Awkward…
Knock knock!
– Who’s there?
Awkward silence.
– Awkward silence who?
– Who’s there?
Awkward silence.
– Awkward silence who?
Zombie Economics – John Quiggin
A taste for paradoxical reasoning is common among economists, to the point where it is a job requirement in some circles. — Zombie Economics, p112 That’s a good summary of this book. It argues that a lot of the foundations … Continue reading
But I would read 500 words And I would…
Retweeted from @davelozo
But I would read 500 words
And I would read 500 more
Just to be the man who read a thousand words
To avoid a stupid video
And I would read 500 more
Just to be the man who read a thousand words
To avoid a stupid video
He’ll Be OK — Celia Lashlie
This book is about raising boys, especially teenagers. It’s heartfelt and compelling, and it has a lot of good things to think about and remember if you have a teenaged son, or are planning to have one. Celia Lashlie spent … Continue reading
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Happy Tau Day. Yes, pi is STILL wrong….
Happy Tau Day. Yes, pi is STILL wrong. tauday.com/ #tauday #tau #pi #fb via ifttt.com/recipes/414895-tweet-about-tau-day
‘Ride or Cry’ by @chelseajade on…
‘Ride or Cry’ by @chelseajade on #SoundCloud . Well worth listening to. #np soundcloud.com/iamchelseajade/ride-or-cry-1
Five-part acapella song about the…
Five-part acapella song about the nature of time. Sung backwards. By one guy. Amazing! www.youtube.com/watch HT @DavidPlumpton