Sunday, March 18, 2012

Hilbert Hotel

I was just reading a series of fantastic articles on mathematical concepts. Yes, sounds dry and dismal, but I promise you, it's exactly the opposite of dry and dismal. (Wet and cheerful? )

Hilbert Hotel:

A famous infinity conundrum that discusses the concept of the ever elusive infinity through an illustrative hotel, with it's hotel manager constantly trying to accommodate guests. As the signboard outside the hotel reads, it always has room for one more. Read on, I promise you wont get bored.

Group Theory:

Alright alright, not the most fascinating of names, but read on. Chances are you'll come out knowing a little bit more about flipping mattresses.





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