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14: London Tsai - The Reclusive Dean of The New Escherians

The Portal

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Unveiling the Beauty of Mathematics

The chapter explores the speaker's profound shift from liberal arts to mathematics, highlighting the endless depth and interconnectedness found in mathematical concepts. It delves into the struggle and fascination with abstract mathematical ideas, likening the exploration to uncovering hidden treasures. The discussion also touches on the challenges of visually representing complex mathematical structures in art and the intersection of mathematics and physics in unraveling the universe's secrets.

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