PinnedMarc EksteeninTales to InfinityBeautifully simple mathematics for everyday lifeMaths gets a bad rap. It’s boring. It’s arcane. When am I ever gonna use this junk?Oct 30, 20221Oct 30, 20221
Marc EksteenReflections of a small fish in a big pondI took my first tentative steps into the real world of work last year, gaining my first full-time job post university. What a ride. These…Jan 81Jan 81
Marc EksteenSimple tricks to paint better paintingsI am by no means an expert at painting, but I’ve painted a few nice things, and I’m mostly self-taught (it’s easier than you think!)Nov 14, 20231Nov 14, 20231
Marc EksteenLessons learned up the frontI’ve been fortunate enough to teach tutorial classes at university the last few years. I have never enjoyed a job more.May 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Marc Eksteen7 quick steps for effective plots with MatplotlibNeed to rapidly upgrade your plot? I’ve written this guide in 7 simple steps.Feb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023
Marc EksteeninTales to InfinityCheeky probability problems to irritate your friendsSuppose a friend of yours has two children. But you cannot remember their genders. One day, he implies that one of the children is male…Jan 11, 20233Jan 11, 20233
Marc EksteeninTales to InfinityA trip through middle school mathsLet’s see what we can learn.Jan 3, 20231Jan 3, 20231
Marc EksteenYour brain is biasedThe human brain is a wondrous machine. It can sing songs, ponder the secrets of the universe, and it can make porridge. The brain of the…Nov 24, 20221Nov 24, 20221