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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 30, 2022

Variance: The Reason Why Rich Get Richer And Poor Get Poorer

The math and psychology behind long term…

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 18, 2022

Non-Euclidean Geometry— On the left, a straight line makes right angles to two convex surfaces (hyperbolic). Below this, is a hyperbolic triangle (with angle sum less than 180°) inscribed in a circle. At the centre, a straight line makes right angles with two other straight lines (Euclidean). Below this, a triangle is inscribed in a circle. On the right, a straight line makes right angles with two concave curves (elliptic). Below this, an elliptic triangle is inscribed in a circle.

Non-Euclidean Geometry: The Forgotten Story

The historic race to prove Euclid wrong!

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 27, 2022

St. Petersburg Paradox — How To Actually Price Uncertainty?

A challenge to expected value theory and a…

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 2, 2022

Buffon’s Needle Problem — An illustration showing four vertical lanes (with five lane boundaries) that are parallel to each other and equidistant from one another. They are spaced at a width of ‘L’ units. Buffon’s needle appears to be at an angle in the first lane without crossing any lane boundary. The length of Buffon’s needle is also ‘L’ units.

How To Intuitively Understand Buffon’s Needle Problem

Sometimes the “intuitive” involves the…

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 11, 2022

How To Really Solve This Fun Geometry Puzzle?

This puzzle is easier than it looks; don’t let it fool…

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 8, 2022

How To Really Understand Pascal’s Wager

The origins of Expected Value, with a plot twist!

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 13, 2022

How To Really Understand Gruen Effect

This knowledge will help you save money when shopping!

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 24, 2022

Solomon’s Paradox: Do You Really Take Your Own Advice?

The psychological science behind “wise…

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 20, 2022

How To Really Solve This Tricky Algebra Problem (VII)

Difficulty alert: Math Olympiad level problem!

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Hemanth in Street Science

Jul 6, 2022

How To Really Solve This Tricky Algebra Problem? (VI)

Difficulty level: Secondary school…

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