03.29.2019: One Lesson of Math – Logarithms and Exponents, 3/10: Defining a Logarithm and Logarithmic Restrictions

Today's soundtrack is Cryptopsy: None so Vile, an oldschool technical death metal album with vicious vocals from the legendary Lord Worm. Today, we'll finally learn what these mysterious "logarithms" are. The "LOG" key has been sitting on your calculator, taunting you; when you press it, your calculator does not turn into a log; nay, it … Continue reading 03.29.2019: One Lesson of Math – Logarithms and Exponents, 3/10: Defining a Logarithm and Logarithmic Restrictions

03.18.2019: One Lesson of Math – Polynomials, 2/5: The Factor Theorem

Today's soundtrack is Crytopsy: Whisper Supremacy, the first technical death metal album that I ever bought. I remember that when I first listened to it, I was not sure what to make of its chaotic assault on my ears, especially since there was a contrast between the hardcore-style vocals and the tech-death instrumentation. I couldn't … Continue reading 03.18.2019: One Lesson of Math – Polynomials, 2/5: The Factor Theorem