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151 | Jordan Ellenberg on the Mathematics of Political Boundaries

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating Markov Chains and Voting Systems

This chapter explores the foundational principles of Markov chains and their applications in technology and political systems. It discusses their role in language generation, predictive algorithms, and the complexities involved in gerrymandering and electoral map drawing. Additionally, the chapter highlights innovative voting methods like ranked choice voting and the intersection of mathematics with political science in developing fair electoral processes.

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