how we define distances

Having watched Other Patti be unusually confused as to driving directions yesterday on our way to the airport, I was finally able to define one subtle yet important difference between Colorado and Ohio, to wit: the spaces are different. Here where I sit in Cincinnati, my view of our neighborhood is largely obscured by trees Continue reading how we define distances

Now they get the math wrong too…

Via EvolutionBlog, which is written by a professor of mathematics, I get this disturbing news… EvolutionBlog : Paulos on Creationist Math: Mathematician John Allen Paulos offers these worthy thoughts on the subject of creationist arguments based on probability theory… Probability theory (its most basic parts) is now being warped by creationists to serve their own Continue reading Now they get the math wrong too…

Golden rectangle – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fun math for you to enjoy today… Golden rectangle – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: A golden rectangle is a rectangle with dimensions which are of the golden ratio, 1 : φ (i.e., 1 : 1.618… ). It has been claimed to be the most aesthetically pleasing shape of a rectangle.