Mapmatics: A Mathematician's Guide to Navigating the World with Maps with Paulina Rowinska
Breaking Math Podcast
From Math to Maps: The Cartographer’s Journey
This chapter explores the speaker's transition from a mathematics career to finance, intersecting with their passion for geography and cartography. It emphasizes the mathematical principles involved in map-making and addresses misconceptions about projections and distortion. Additionally, it delves into the historical significance of maps in navigation and the evolution of mathematicians’ roles, highlighting cultural influences on geographic narratives.
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