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How To Really Deal With The Friendship Paradox?

Published on April 6, 2022 by Hemanth

The friendship paradox is a mathematical phenomenon that challenges our intuitive understanding of comparison in relationships. How do you compare?

The Shipwreck Puzzle – A Fun Linear Math Challenge

Published on March 30, 2022 by Hemanth

The Shipwreck Puzzle - An image showing a sketch of two ships that are sinking. Ship-1 needs 10 hours to sink to the bottom of the sea whereas Ship-2 needs just 5 hours to sink to the bottom of the sea

The shipwreck puzzle is a fun challenge that tests your fundamental understanding of rates and linear algebra. Can you track down the two sinking ships?

How To Really Understand The Raven Paradox?

Published on March 27, 2022 by Hemanth

The raven paradox knocks at the door of one of the most fundamental aspects of science. At its core, it stems from the following question: “What is evidence?”

The Four 4s Puzzle – How To Generate Any Number Using Four 4s?

Published on March 21, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Generate Any Number Using Four 4s? - An image with a row of four 4s equating to 99. There is a question mark hovering above the 'equal to' sign which seems to question the relationship between the four 4s.

You have a row of four 4s. You can relate these four 4s using any valid mathematical operators. Is it possible to generate any number this way?

Can You Really Solve This Third-Grade Math Puzzle?

Published on March 20, 2022 by Hemanth

I recently came across a third-grade math puzzle that made me think. My first thought was that I shouldn’t be thinking this much about it. Give it a try!

Newcomb’s Paradox – A Challenge To Game Theory

Published on March 13, 2022 by Hemanth

Newcomb’s paradox arises out of a simple money game between two players. And this simple game makes you ask deep and fundamental philosophical questions!

How To Really Solve 1ˣ = -1?

Published on March 10, 2022 by Hemanth

‘1ˣ = -1’ is a weird-looking equation. But it lets you explore the ‘real’ beauty of working with ‘complex’ mathematics! Check out the essay for all the details!

How To Really Calculate The Square Root Of i?

Published on March 5, 2022 by Hemanth

If you are the typical person, you are probably not looking to calculate the square root of i, the unit imaginary number. If you are a math enthusiast, however, things are different. Such a question intrigues you, and you see possibilities that you can work with. The concept of the imaginary number ‘i’ is tricky on […]

How To Benefit From Braess’s Paradox?

Published on February 17, 2022 by Hemanth

Braess’s paradox originates from the observation that overall traffic efficiency in a road network decreases after one or more roads are added to the network.

How To Really Solve The Three 3s Problem?

Published on February 13, 2022 by Hemanth

The Three 3s Problem is a fascinating math puzzle set that I stumbled upon recently. It features a math concept that you are most likely not aware of!

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