Math Clock

Just got this wonderful math clock (for my office) in mail today.

Here’s the explanation of clock numerals. My favorite is the numeral for 5 o’clock that involves the golden ratio, which I wrote about few posts ago (here).
[Hat Tip: Udhay]

Being Childfree

Stephen Pinker, the author of The Blank Slate (to which this blog owes its name), on his personal choice of being childless:
Well into my procreating years I am, so far voluntarily childless, having squandered my biological resources reading and writing, doing research, helping out friends and students, and jogging in circles, ignoring the solemn imperative [...]

Reaching, Gathering In, Relinquishing

My newfound interest in poker is thriving… the more I play and learn about this game, the more it delights me.
To that, here’s a passage from John Updike’s short essay My Life in Poker from Due Considerations, a compilation of his essays and criticism.
I am careless, neglecting to count cards, preferring to sit there in a [...]