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Three Mathematicians We Lost in 2020
- stereoabuse 6y agoI recommend Dyson's Maker of Patterns[0] autobiography told primarily through his letters to his family throughout his life. Includes great stories about Feynman, Oppenheimer, other heavy-hitters of mid-century physics. The format was surprisingly narrative, makes me wish I wrote as many personal longer-form letters with family and friends. Also Siobhan Roberts' biography of Conway, Genius at Play[1], told another great story. Low on math content but Conway's personality and the narrators attempts to corral it were quick fun. Both are recommended. Does anyone have recommendation for a popular-science level book on Graham? I'm only familiar with him from the Numberphile video series. [0] https://www.harvard.com/book/maker_of_patterns_an_autobiography_through_letters/ https://www.harvard.com/book/maker_of_patterns_an_autobiogra... [1] short snippet from it https://www.ias.edu/ideas/2015/roberts-john-horton-conway https://www.ias.edu/ideas/2015/roberts-john-horton-conway