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The Conjecture of Marie-Sophie Germain

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Avery Carr

Numbers pervade our lives in many different venues.  Prime numbers, in particular, weave their way into the very fabric of our daily existence.   From surfing the internet to pseudo-random number generators, primes are found ever present behind a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Newcomb’s Paradox

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Avery Carr

In the realm of mathematical puzzles and thought experiments one can find a stock pile of paradoxes.   The Mariam-Webster Dictionary defines a paradox as “an argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises.”  One short example … Continue reading →

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The Kryptos Cipher

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Avery Carr

The famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, “ Sculpture is the art of the intelligence.”  These words have taken shape in winding curves and patterns spawned by artistic imagination ever since.     Picasso’s  words have even found a home … Continue reading →

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Union-Closed Buckets

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Avery Carr

In the mines of mathematical conundrums there are a few gems that shine brightly.   Such problems are illuminated with the delight of recreational enjoyment.    Whether it be folding unique shapes with paper or exploring the elementary nature of prime numbers, these … Continue reading →

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Party At Ramsey’s

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Avery Carr

“Why mathematics?”  is a question that greets me on occasion from friends and acquaintances wanting to delve into a casual conversation about the subject.   Many times I will start out by offering a recreational math example, such as the … Continue reading →

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