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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: The Pythagorean theorem transformed our grasp of geography and Earth’s position within the wider cosmos.
Chapter 3: Euler’s formula reshaped mathematics — and helps us comprehend the structure of DNA.
Chapter 4: The normal distribution is among the most essential tools for analyzing social, medical, and scientific data today.
Chapter 5: The Navier-Stokes equation offers solutions to countless scientific and technological problems.
Chapter 6: Newton’s law of gravitation allows predictions of the solar system and spacecraft mission orbits.
Chapter 7: Einstein’s theory of relativity reshaped our view of space and time — and our everyday life.
Chapter 8: Schrödinger’s equation reshaped our concept of matter and widely pervades today’s modern electronics.
Chapter 9: Chaos theory permeates many fields of science, and grasping chaos can aid our everyday life.
Chapter 10: The Black-Scholes equation fueled massive growth across the financial sector — and magnified the dangers of global financial crises.
Description
In this book, Ian Stewart focuses on 17 famous equations in mathematics and physics history, highlighting their impact on society. Stewart gives a brief history of the wonders of scientific discovery, and peppers it with vivid examples and anecdotes.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in how mathematical ideas affect science and society
- Anyone who’s always been scared of complicated-looking formulas
- Anyone fascinated by the beauty and hidden power of formulas