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Paradoxes

By: Hamza E. Alsamraee
Narrated by: Louis Daniel Smith
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A riveting account of paradoxes and their impact on mathematics

Does .999... equal 1? Can a sphere be reassembled into two identically sized spheres? Is the consistency of mathematical systems unprovable? Surprisingly, the answer to all of these questions is yes! And at the heart of each question, there lies paradox.

For millennia, paradoxes have shaped mathematics and guided mathematical progress. From the ancient paradoxes of Zeno to the modern paradoxes of Russell, paradoxes remind us of the constant need to revamp our mathematical understanding. It is for this reason that paradoxes are so important.

Paradoxes: Guiding Forces in Mathematical Exploration provides a survey of mathematical paradoxes spanning a wide variety of topics; delving into each paradox mathematically, philosophically, and historically. Listeners will gain a full picture of how paradoxes have contributed to and guided the progress of mathematics in many ways.

Paradoxes also provides the listener with a robust argument for the inclusion of paradoxes in education. This is all presented in a way that is accessible to anyone with a high school background in mathematics! Entertaining and educational, this book will appeal to any listener looking for a mathematical and philosophical challenge.

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©2020 Hamza E. Alsamraee (P)2020 Hamza E. Alsamraee
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A Great Explanatory Story of Paradoxes

I found this book both interesting and thought-provoking. I expected to listen to a list of paradoxes with explanations; however, what is contained in this book is much better than that. The author writes in a way that presents many paradoxes in a historically based story format. This makes the content entertaining, fascinating, and educational at the same time. The flow of the book is logical and I found myself making a concerted effort to find time to hear the next part of the story. The author concludes that mathematical paradoxes have made significant impacts on society in the fields of mathematics, physics, and computer science. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in math and higher-level thinking.

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