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Lover of math. Bad at drawing.

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Author: Ben Orlin

The Universal Language (in Translation)

Mathematics is only "universal" if we make it accessible to everyone.

Ben Orlin Heidelberg Laureate Forum 5 Comments September 19, 2016October 24, 2016 1 Minute

On a Single Piece of Paper, Explain Your Research Area

One of the hardest things about research in technical fields? Explaining what the heck it is that you do.

Ben Orlin Heidelberg Laureate Forum 3 Comments September 19, 2016October 24, 2016 2 Minutes

In a Quaint German Town, Mathematicians Converge

A blockbuster conference for fans of math/computing/chocolate/beer/collegiality.

Ben Orlin Heidelberg Laureate Forum 20 Comments September 18, 2016October 24, 2016 1 Minute

If NFL Referees Behaved Like Academic Referees

Maybe "referee" isn't the most fitting word after all.

Ben Orlin Humor, Uncategorized 5 Comments September 14, 2016September 11, 2016 1 Minute

The Problem with Infinite Timelines

Hey, did you feel time forking just now? No? Me neither.

Ben Orlin Sentiments, Uncategorized 14 Comments September 7, 2016August 30, 2016 1 Minute

Math Exams with Only One Question

I never said it would be an *easy* question.

Ben Orlin Math, Uncategorized 15 Comments August 31, 2016August 30, 2016 1 Minute

A Graphical Compendium of Changes From My Lifetime

As David Bowie would say: "Turn and face the strange."

Ben Orlin Cartoons, Uncategorized 13 Comments August 24, 2016August 26, 2016 1 Minute

How do you master the rhythm of the logs?

Hint: It helps to have a time machine.

Ben Orlin Math 20 Comments August 17, 2016August 15, 2016 1 Minute

If Euclid Became an Oak

You and me? We're just Euclid's acorns.

Ben Orlin Cartoons 11 Comments August 10, 2016July 25, 2016 1 Minute

How to Count to the Largest Number Ever Used

You can count to it, but I warn you: you won't be able to understand it.

Ben Orlin Math, Uncategorized 31 Comments August 3, 2016July 25, 2016 1 Minute

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