Francis Su
@mathyawp.bsky.social
I post mainly about math, and what it means to be human. Professor, writer, truth & grace seeker. Former MAA president. Opinions my own. Book: Mathematics for Human Flourishing (2020) https://amzn.to/3CLGCA5
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This book really influenced me to see math as a kind of pump for all sorts of virtues-- patience, thoughtfulness, humility, etc.
This book really influenced me to see math as a kind of pump for all sorts of virtues-- patience, thoughtfulness, humility, etc.
Mathematics for Human Flourishing
Amazon.com: Mathematics for Human Flourishing: 9780300237139: Su, Francis, Jackson, Christopher: Books
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June 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Anyway, you should read Francis Su on this: www.amazon.com/Mathematics-...
This book really influenced me to see math as a kind of pump for all sorts of virtues-- patience, thoughtfulness, humility, etc.
This book really influenced me to see math as a kind of pump for all sorts of virtues-- patience, thoughtfulness, humility, etc.
I’m glad you resonate with its message. I’m a big fan of SMBC
June 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m glad you resonate with its message. I’m a big fan of SMBC
Hey so nice to see you Chris and hear what’s new with you!
February 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Hey so nice to see you Chris and hear what’s new with you!
Yes, definitely parallel! I love it: space potatoes
January 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Yes, definitely parallel! I love it: space potatoes
In one class, I confessed this, and spoke about how---in critical times---math can be a refuge from concerns of the world AND also build in us the patience to sit with hard problems that seem unsolvable and try to tackle them. It is good for me to remember: *that* is why I teach math.
January 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In one class, I confessed this, and spoke about how---in critical times---math can be a refuge from concerns of the world AND also build in us the patience to sit with hard problems that seem unsolvable and try to tackle them. It is good for me to remember: *that* is why I teach math.
Not on yesterday’s list. Hoping there another list coming.
January 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Not on yesterday’s list. Hoping there another list coming.
Oops sorry. I added this note with the alt texts bsky.app/profile/math...
Sorry about forgetting the alt-texts. The images show the panel descriptions. The most important details are the time 3pm and locations 4C-3, Level Four, Seattle Convention Center for my panel on incarceration, and 4C-2 for the other one
January 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Oops sorry. I added this note with the alt texts bsky.app/profile/math...
Sorry about forgetting the alt-texts. The images show the panel descriptions. The most important details are the time 3pm and locations 4C-3, Level Four, Seattle Convention Center for my panel on incarceration, and 4C-2 for the other one
January 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Sorry about forgetting the alt-texts. The images show the panel descriptions. The most important details are the time 3pm and locations 4C-3, Level Four, Seattle Convention Center for my panel on incarceration, and 4C-2 for the other one