In the Pythagorean system, thinking about numbers, or doing mathematics, was an inherently masculine task. Mathematics was associated with the gods, and with transcendence from the material world; women, by their nature, were supposedly rooted in this latter, baser realm.
Mathematicians are proud of the fact that, generally, they do their work with a piece of chalk and a blackboard. They value hand-done proofs above al… - Margaret Wertheim
Mathematicians are proud of the fact that, generally, they do their work with a piece of chalk and a blackboard. They value hand-done proofs above al…
- Margaret Wertheim
Wave particle duality is a core feature of our world. Or rather, we should say, it is a core feature of our mathematical descriptions of our world. B… - Margaret Wertheim
Wave particle duality is a core feature of our world. Or rather, we should say, it is a core feature of our mathematical descriptions of our world. B…
In the Pythagorean system, thinking about numbers, or doing mathematics, was an inherently masculine task. Mathematics was associated with the gods, … - Margaret Wertheim
In the Pythagorean system, thinking about numbers, or doing mathematics, was an inherently masculine task. Mathematics was associated with the gods, …
All gradients of reality, all existential distinctions, have finally been annihilated. - Margaret Wertheim
All gradients of reality, all existential distinctions, have finally been annihilated.
I don't know of any science writing going on in women's magazines, unless you count medical stories about things like breast cancer. I still think th… - Margaret Wertheim
I don't know of any science writing going on in women's magazines, unless you count medical stories about things like breast cancer. I still think th…
Seeing and playing with physical objects can enable access to symbolic ideas. When I studied physics and math at university it was all done through e… - Margaret Wertheim
Seeing and playing with physical objects can enable access to symbolic ideas. When I studied physics and math at university it was all done through e…
One of the great sources of employment for people with Ph.D.s in geometry is the animation industry. - Margaret Wertheim
One of the great sources of employment for people with Ph.D.s in geometry is the animation industry.
I believe that there is a love that moves the sun and the other stars. - Margaret Wertheim
I believe that there is a love that moves the sun and the other stars.
Computers are very powerful tools, but in the simulated world of the computer, everything has to be calculated. - Margaret Wertheim
Computers are very powerful tools, but in the simulated world of the computer, everything has to be calculated.
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