When I tell someone I am a mathematician, one of the most curious common reactions is: “I really liked math class because everything was either right or wrong. There is no ambiguity or doubt.” I ...
Veritasium A mathematical statement everyone believes but no one can prove Posted: January 7, 2026 | Last updated: January 7, 2026 Some mathematical statements feel undeniably true the moment you hear ...
What is pure mathematics? What do pure mathematicians do? Why is pure mathematics important? These are questions I’m often confronted with when people discover I do pure mathematics. I always manage ...