What does it feel like to invent math?: An exploration of infinite sums, from convergent to divergent, including a brief introduction to the 2-adic metric, all themed on that cycle between discovery and invention in math. Music: Legions (Reverie) by Zoe Keatin
Reid Hoffman - Founder of LinkedIn:
Empires before World War I: Austria-Hungary. Ottoman empire. British, German, French and Russian empires.
Kid President asked the world to dance…And you did.
Probability explained: We give you an introduction to probability through the example of flipping a quarter and rolling a die.
Kid President AWESOME YEAR Challenge! What if we all made it our resolution to make this year awesome for somebody else? Kid President gives 25 ideas and asks you to join in. Upload a video response and you could win a song written about you by KP!
What is an algorithm and why should you care?:
The Gauss Christmath Special: Christmas ain’t over yet. The 12th day is Jan. 6th! You can get just the song here: http://vihart.com/music/gauss12days.mp3 http://vihart.com
It’s the Holidays! What perfect gift are you going to give? A Corn Dog? (Maybe not…) The perfect gift is something that makes the world better. We challenge you to go to http://www.inspiredgifts.org to give a gift that matters.
How art can help you analyze: Can art save lives? Not exactly, but our most prized professionals (doctors, nurses, police officers) can learn real world skills through art analysis. Studying art like René Magritte’s Time Transfixed can enhance communication and analytical skills, with an emphasis on both the seen and unseen. Amy E. Herman explains… Read more »