Tag: algebra
What Deep Social Change Underlies the War on Math?
The universal language of science is sinking under the weight of claims about trauma and privilege.
Why Mathematics and Literature Point to Intelligent Design
In an era where un-design is celebrated, a mathematician shows that structure and order are inherent in both literature and the universe.
How Frogs and Fish “Count”
We’re beginning to find out more about how animals that don’t really “think” much can keep track of numbers, when needed.
Claim: Honeybees, “Like Humans,” Can Tell Odd Vs. Even Numbers
Ants, fruit flies, and even plants can also calculate but it does not follow that they are conscious of what they are doing.
Harvard U Press Computer Science Author Gives AI a Reality Check
The key missing ingredient in machine intelligence is the ability to appreciate context, do analysis, and make appropriate inferences.