- Say anything . . . (1989)
Sunday, July 17, 2011
I Want to be a Mathematician
Autobiography of Paul R. Halmos. Anecdotal in nature, uncannily engaging for an autobiography. Glimpses of many towering figures (John Von Neuman or Paul Erdos for example) in mathematics whose names I was vaguely familiar with, leaves me with an impression that perhaps I know them a little better now. The tone is humble, honest, and inspiring.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Today's Movies...
- Horrible Bosses (2011)
- The Secret of NIMPH (1982)
- Saw (2004)
- Braveheart (1995); umpteenth time
Thursday, July 14, 2011
How to write mathematics
A compilation of essays by mathematicians about how they think mathematics should be written as textbook, monograph, research article, etc. Paul R. Halmos's essay is the most delightful one to read.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Advice for a Young Investigator
A little book by Ramon y Cajal, a nobel-laureate neuroscientist, full of practical advices for someone wishing to begin investigation in the sciences. Instead of emphasizing on "gift," he identifies will-power as the most valuable of qualities of an investigator. Throughout the book the reader finds sympathetic paternal advices given by a successful man of science with a singularly practical bent of mind. Though the book's content is most appropriate for someone who wishes to pursue in biological research, it contains valuable directions for any aspiring investigator in other sciences. Cajal was a Spaniard, and at the time when he wrote the book Spain was not very strong in scientific research, thus the book's advices are specially fitting for the young people of a country which is striving to become better in scientific research.
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