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• The Limitless Vertigo of Cantor’s Infinite The Limitless Vertigo of Cantor’s Infinite
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 398
  No one believed him. Not even fellow mathematicians. They thought he was wrong. They thought he was crazy. Even he ended up doubting himself and went crazy. And yet, he had mathematically proved it all. Georg Cantor had figured out how to manipulate the infinite. Even more remarkable, he showed that there were actually several infinities; and some are bigger than others!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• A Mathematical Guide to Selling A Mathematical Guide to Selling
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 535
  How to best sell a good? Should we auction it like in movies? Since the 1960s, economists have addressed this question mathematically and found surprising results. Most notably, in 1981, Nobel prize winner Roger Myerson proved that most auctions you could think of would win you just as much as any basic auction, but that, as well, you could do better using his approach. Since, today, billions of dollars are at play in online auctions, you can imagine how hot a topic it has now become!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Colours and Dimensions Colours and Dimensions
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 985
  You’ve probably learned early on that there are three primary colours. But why three? And why these three? Surprisingly, the answer lies in the beautiful mathematics of linear algebra and (high) dimension spaces!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Massive Puzzles of Gravity The Massive Puzzles of Gravity
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-12 | Views: 1205
  This article follows the footsteps of the giants of physics that have moulded our current understanding of gravity. It is a series of brilliant inspirations, usually accompanied by deceiving misconceptions. After all, even today, gravity is still a slippery concept. , by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Magic of Analysis The Magic of Analysis
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-12 | Views: 617
  This article retraces the endless pursuit of the infinite that is at the basis of mathematical analysis. From the first approximations of pi to the shape of our limitless universe, from the essential usefulness of differential equations to the troubles with infinite sums, we present the great ideas of mathematical geniuses all along History., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Temperature Misconception: Heat is Not How it Feels Temperature Misconception: Heat is Not How it Feels
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-10 | Views: 466
  In the last FIFA football world cup, many players complain about Manaus’ unbearable heat condition. Yet, the thermometer only went up to 30°C (86°F). Why is that? Well, as it turns out, how you feel is not really the outside temperature. This article unveils many of our deep misconceptions about heat., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Magic of Algebra The Magic of Algebra
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-12 | Views: 1297
  The power of algebra lies in abstraction, and abstraction is basically forgetting. By retracing the History of algebra from its roots to more recent advancements, this article unveils the numerous breakthrough in our understanding of the world, by abusing of the power of forgetting., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Cubic Ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup The Cubic Ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-07 | Views: 2952
  I know this sounds crazy. Even stupid. But Adidas did design a cubic ball, called brazuca, for the 2014 World Cup. And, yet, this cubic ball is rounder than any previous ball in football History. How is it possible? This article explains it., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Addictive Mathematics of the 2048 Tile Game The Addictive Mathematics of the 2048 Tile Game
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-06 | Views: 4760
  2048 is the Internet sensation of the year. This very addictive game has been downloaded hundred of millions of times. Interestingly, this game raises plenty of intriguing mathematical questions. This article unveils some of them!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Unlikely Correctness of Newton’s Laws The Unlikely Correctness of Newton’s Laws
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-05 | Views: 1583
  Do moving objects exhaust? Does the Moon accelerate? How strong is the gravity pull of the Moon on the Earth compared to that of the Earth on the Moon? While we’ve all learned Newton’s laws of motion, many of us would get several answers of these questions wrong. That’s not so surprising, as Newton’s laws are deeply counter-intuitive. By stressing their weirdness with Veritasium videos, this article dives into a deep understanding of classical mechanics., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Computing Hunger worldwide: the Global Hunger Index (GHI) Computing Hunger worldwide: the Global Hunger Index (GHI)
  By Estève Giraud | Updated:2014-04 | Views: 313
  The Global Hunger Index was first published in 2006 by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the NGO Welthungerhilfe. In 2007, Concern worldwide joined them. Since then, the Index reports every year the evolution of the hunger situation worldwide and focus on a given topic. How is it calculated? And what is hunger? How are we connected ? What can be done? To learn more, read the article below. , by Estève Giraud Estève Giraud
  I hold a MSc in Management from Toulouse Business School (France). I currently work as a MRes/PhD student in University Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain) and research on ethical mindsets in business.
• Homotopy Type Theory and Higher Inductive Types Homotopy Type Theory and Higher Inductive Types
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-04 | Views: 1021
  In this article, we explore the possibilities allowed by higher inductive types. They enable a much more intuitive formalization of integers and new mind-blowing definitions of the (homotopical) circle and sphere., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Type Theory: A Modern Computable Paradigm for Math Type Theory: A Modern Computable Paradigm for Math
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 4055
  In 2013, three dozens of today’s brightest minds have just laid out new foundation of mathematics after a year of collective effort. This new paradigm better fits both informal and computationally-checkable mathematics. There is little doubt that it will fundamentally change our perspective on rigorous knowledge, and it could be that, in a few decades, the book they published turns out to be the bedrock of all mathematics, and, by extension, all human knowledge! Have a primer of this upcoming revolution, with this article on type theory, the theory that the book builds upon!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Tortuous Geometry of the Flat Torus The Tortuous Geometry of the Flat Torus
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-06 | Views: 6627
  Take a square sheet of paper. Can you glue opposite sides without ever folding the paper? This is a conundrum that many of the greatest modern mathematicians, like Gauss, Riemann, and Mandelbrot, couldn’t figure out. While John Nash did answer yes, he couldn’t say how. After 160 years of research, Vincent Borrelli and his collaborators have finally provided a revolutionary and breathtaking example of a bending of a square sheet of paper! And it is spectacularly beautiful!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Thrilling Physics of Resonance The Thrilling Physics of Resonance
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 8274
  From the destruction of bridges and buildings to the foundations of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, through their uses by radios or our ears,resonance is a counter-intuitive underlying phenomenon which shapes our reality. But amazingly, they can be made amazingly visual by playing with head massagers!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Most Beautiful Equation of Math: Euler’s Identity The Most Beautiful Equation of Math: Euler’s Identity
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-12 | Views: 10619
  In 1988, Euler’s identity was elected most beautiful theorem of mathematics. It has been widely taught worldwide. But have you ever stopped to really sense the meaning of this incredible formula? This article does., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The New Big Fish Called Mean-Field Game Theory The New Big Fish Called Mean-Field Game Theory
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-06 | Views: 3782
  In recent years, at the interface of game theory, control theory and statistical mechanics, a new baby of applied mathematics was given birth. Now named mean-field game theory, this new model represents a new active field of research with a huge range of applications! This is mathematics in the making!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Pluto is NOT (not?) a Planet Pluto is NOT (not?) a Planet
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-01 | Views: 866
  In 2006, Pluto was officially demoted from its planetary status. When we dig a little bit, this isn’t much of the surprise. What’s more interesting is rather why it ever was regarded as a planet, as the History of Pluto highlights a magic enterprise that science is!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• The Most Troubling Experiments on Human Behavior The Most Troubling Experiments on Human Behavior
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-01 | Views: 978
  We all intuitively think of ourselves as independent creatures with strong free will. However, many disturbing experiments about fashion, conformity, obedience, environment, choice and opinions have been troubling this idea we make of ourselves. These ought to be lessons of humility for all of us., by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.
• Santa Routing and Heuristics in Operations Research Santa Routing and Heuristics in Operations Research
  By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2014-05 | Views: 3634
  Designing routes to visit customers has become one of applied mathematicians’ favorite optimization problems, as companies offer millions to solve them! This article discusses the clever technics they have come up with, and use them to help Santa deliver toys to kids all over the world!, by Lê Nguyên Hoang Lê Nguyên Hoang
  Math and science popularizer. Postdoc at MIT in Applied Maths.
  PhD from Polytechnique Montreal. MS from Polytechnique ParisTech.