Re:Math Exposition on YouTube
by tragomaskhalos on Saturday August 05, 2023 @05:28AM
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As a maths graduate from nearly 40 years ago I've forgotten far more than I remember, but really enjoy little 10-15 minute snippets of calculus and analysis on YouTube that tickle the rusty old neurons. Current favourite is Michael "and that's a good place to stop" Penn.
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Forgetting so much is my current fear as well. What did you end up doing?
It hasn’t been nearly so long for me, but I’ve managed to hold on to much of the math I’ve learned by re-proving theorems I’d learned and solving problems in my head during downtime, while doing household chores, and while falling asleep. Another benefit is that I am almost never bored since there’s always more math to do.
Just block off regular times to do the math you want to remember a few times per week at least. Maybe even 30+ minutes per day.
Solve problems. Prove things. Etc.
I'm the same as you )other than being a Physics graduate). Love Michael Penn. Interesting topics with a good but not pedantic level of rigor.
I'm a huge fan of Michael Penn's intro to various subfields of math videos, like the one on vertex algebras. He does a great job of balancing definition with motivation so that it doesn't feel like wading through a meaningless sea of symbols.