Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

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Matt Parker explores the chaotic side of mathematics by documenting the moments when numbers fail us in spectacular ways. From bridges that wobble dangerously to spacecraft that vanish due to simple unit conversion slips, this book reveals how our modern world relies on hidden equations. Parker uses a humorous, approachable style to show that even the smallest rounding error can lead to massive r…

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