The Beautiful World of Mathematics
Preamble
Preamble
Why Math?
Math is the Code of the Universe. The deeper question is does the Universe follow the laws of mathematics, meaning that mathematics transcends beyond the human mind and humans have simply discovered mathematics which codes the universe .... OR .... is mathematics simply a tool created by us humans as a way to discover, explain, understand, and predict the Universe and therefore it only exists in human minds on this lonely planet. To put it another way, if there are intelligent alien civilizations out there, will they have developed, independently, the same mathematics as us to explore the Universe? Is mathematics a Universal language or code?
Math can EMPOWER anyone, young or old, students or professionals, to reach new heights in whatever they do in life. Among other things, math can help you to understand how finance truly works, and how to spot bias and exaggerated data meant to maniuplate our minds by dubious parties.
Math is a Sport! You show up to practice, you do specific drills to build specific skills, and then you put it all into play during the Big Competition - a project, an exam, a discovery!
Math is a Game! Strategy and deep thinking and understanding are required to play the game and solve challenging problems.
Math is OBJECTIVE. When you show a mathematical proof, arrive at a correct answer, there is little room for suspicion or subjective feelings and there is little room for debate or argument ... and at times this in itself embodies the eternal human struggle to search for and reach the truth ... and as the old saying goes, the 'truth shall set you free.'
Mr. Mokhtarzada
April 5, 2025
Reflect:
now it's your turn: how do you see math? what does it mean to you? what is your viewpoint? share with class!