My son's favorite subject has always been mathematics, so I bought one book after another about mathematics. Recently, when I was scrolling through Xiaohongshu, I found that many people were recommending this book "Mathematics Has Everything", and it also has a subtitle, 36 math lessons that will change your life, so I couldn't help but buy it.
This is really an interesting mathematics science book, and my son said that he couldn't understand it while reading it, but he also read it with relish. I have to say that Mr. Yu Xiangzi explores the origin of mathematics from a unique perspective and discovers the wonder of mathematics. From the problem of probability in games, to the application of cryptography in warfare, to survivorship bias in movies, the power and charm of mathematics are all demonstrated.
The book is divided into four chapters, each full of surprises and inspirations. In the first chapter, Mr. Yu Xiangzi boldly proposed that mathematics is actually a humanities subject. This view is refreshing. Because we usually think of mathematics as rational and logical, while the humanities are emotional and artistic. However, through the examples of artists such as Da ·, Yu Xiangzi vividly demonstrates the close connection between mathematics and art. Make people realize that mathematics is not just a tool, but also a way of thinking, a way of understanding the world.
In the following chapters, Ms. Yu Xiangzi further demonstrated the wide application of mathematics in life. From mastering the tricks of life to understanding the world at large, mathematics plays an indispensable role. Whether it's the problem of proportions in cooking, or the principles of geometry in architecture, mathematics affects our lives in unique ways. And the most surprising thing is that Mr. Yu Xiangzi also let us see the infinite possibilities brought by mathematics through the chapter on the beauty of mathematics. Whether it's rhythm and melody in music, or perspective and proportion in painting, mathematics provides an endless source of inspiration and source for artistic creation.
It has to be said that when these boring mathematical formulas and concepts are transformed into fascinating stories, it not only makes people feel the fun of mathematics, but also makes people learn to look at the world with mathematical eyes and solve problems with mathematical thinking.
For children, this book can not only stimulate children's interest and curiosity in mathematics, but also cultivate their mathematical thinking and interdisciplinary skills. During this holiday, if you are still worried about your child's math learning, you might as well let them read this book "Mathematics Has Everything", learn to examine and understand the world with a mathematical eye, and they will like math more and more.