Erik Engheim·Nov 20, 2022From Abacus to MicroprocessorsUnderstanding modern technology by learning about old technologyA response icon2A response icon2
Erik Engheim·Nov 12, 2017Teaching Kids About Alternative Number BasesWe learn to count to 10 on our fingers as kids. The 10 based system becomes so ingrained in our way of thinking about numbers that it…A response icon2A response icon2
Erik Engheim·Feb 29, 2020The Core Idea of Linear Algebra“Algebra” roughly translates to “relationships” and linear means “line-like,” thus “Linear Algebra” means “line-like relationships”.A response icon3A response icon3
Erik Engheim·Aug 29, 2017Geometry for NavigationThe principles used in navigation both on sea, land and in outer space. We look at trilateration and triangulation.
Erik Engheim·Apr 26, 2017Why Does the Number 12 Occur so Frequently?Eggs are packed in 12, there are 12 inches in a foot, there used to be 12 pennies in a shilling, the analog clock goes to 12. Why always…A response icon2A response icon2
