
A Most Elegant Equation
Euler’s Formula and the Beauty of Mathematics
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Narrated by:
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Sean Pratt
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David Stipp
Bertrand Russell wrote that mathematics can exalt "as surely as poetry". This is especially true of one equation: ei(pi) + 1 = 0, the brainchild of Leonhard Euler, the Mozart of mathematics. More than two centuries after Euler's death, it is still regarded as a conceptual diamond of unsurpassed beauty. Called Euler's identity, or God's equation, it includes just five numbers but represents an astonishing revelation of hidden connections. It ties together everything from basic arithmetic to compound interest, the circumference of a circle, trigonometry, calculus, and even infinity. In David Stipp's hands, Euler's identity becomes a contemplative stroll through the glories of mathematics. The result is an ode to this magical field.
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super. amazing insight into the equation.
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Unfortunately, the math was still above my head.
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Writing and narration were quite good and the math was approachable even in this format.
The only thing missing is a pdf of the formulas and images from the last few chapters where I found myself wanting to work along with the author. This is not recommended while driving ;) but I may just re-listen to that section with a pad of paper so I can scratch out the ideas on paper
Great book!
Great math book to listen to
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Not well suited to audiobook
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Hard to follow math in audio
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Good treatment of the subject
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Good and Simple
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confusing
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Bravo!
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High level math
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