Octopodial Chrome

The Mathematical Association of America have published and insightful condemnation of the methods by which we teach mathematics. A must-read for anyone who has ever learnt math, taught math or who has children who may one day learn math. Really good stuff.

Me, I think math should be taught using rhythmomachia. But I’m a loon.

Dr. Edward Thorp has written a cool treatise on the mathematics of gambling. Of course, from my perspective the answer is not to play. You can’t lose if you don’t play!